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Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel ```html Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) General Information This healthcare facility is a Level II Trauma Center with a Level IV NICU, offering 60 beds, including 21 inpatient holding beds and 2 psychiatric rooms. The facility averages 140-150 patients per day. Patient Types The facility serves a diverse range of patients, from pediatric to geriatric populations, including: Trauma Gunshot wounds (GSW) Sepsis COVID-19 STEMI Stroke Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Mental health crises Respiratory issues Adult Psychiatric emergencies Chest pain This facility is known for handling high acuity cases effectively. Patient Ratios The standard nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, with flexibility to adjust to 1:5 for lower acuity patients. Required Certifications BLS ACLS PALS TNCC NIHSS CPI/MOAB Traveler Competency Exam Skills Required Candidates should possess strong general emergency department experience, including: Cardiac rhythm interpretation Intravenous (IV) skills Medication administration, including drips Procedural sedation Blood administration Cardiac medication management Experience with the EPIC electronic medical record system is mandatory. Support on the Unit Emergency Room Technicians for glucose checks and splinting assistance Charge Nurses (who rarely take assignments) Resource/Float Nurses (pending staffing) Respiratory Therapists available 24/7 ED Educators on-site Security personnel available 24/7 House Supervisors present 24/7 Pharmacy services available 24/7 to assist in emergencies Charting System/Equipment Electronic Medical Record: EPIC (required)
IV Pumps: Alaris Medication dispensing system: Pyxis Central and bedside telemetry monitoring available at nursing stations Floating Staff may be required to float between multiple locations within the region, with a travel time of approximately 8 minutes between facilities. Notification will be provided prior to the start of shifts.
Orientation The orientation process includes: First day: New employee orientation (includes badge issuance and EPIC training if needed), meet with educator 3-4 shifts with a preceptor on assigned shifts Completion of the Traveler Telemetry Competency, which must be passed before starting Scheduling Shifts are available in the following formats: Days: 0700-1900, 0900-2100 Mids: 1100-2300, 1300-0100 Evenings/Nights: 1500-0300, 1900-0700 While there is no guarantee for block scheduling, efforts will be made to maintain a staff-friendly schedule, released two weeks prior to the start of the schedule. Weekend rotation is required every other week, and up to 5 days off can be approved. Holiday expectations include working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and Thrive Staffing Job ID 19434199. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Posted job title: RN:ER,19:00:00-07:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.