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Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 14 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, flexible Employment Type: Travel Emergency Department Nurse General Information Location: Puyallup, WA Type: Level III Trauma Center Total Beds: 46 (including 5 Safe Psych rooms and Fast Track with 4 hallway beds and 1 room)
Average Patients per Day: 200 Experience Required: 2 years of Emergency Department experience First-Time Traveler: Yes Patient Types All age groups from pediatrics to geriatrics Conditions include Trauma, Gunshot Wounds (GSW), Sepsis, COVID-19, STEMI, Stroke, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), Mental Health, Respiratory Issues, Geriatric Care, Adult Psychology, and High-Acuity Medical Cases Predominantly high geriatric population (falls, STEMI) Pediatrics are generally transferred to a specialized facility No invasive neuro procedures (e.g., craniotomies)
Patient Ratios Day Shift: 1:4-5 (flexibility to adjust to a maximum of 5 based on acuity and staffing) Required Certifications BLS (Basic Life Support) ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum) NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) CPI/MOAB (Crisis Prevention Institute/Management of Aggressive Behavior)
Skills Required General Emergency Department experience Cardiac rhythm interpretation IV skills and basic knowledge of medication administration and drips Procedural sedation and blood administration Understanding of emergency cardiac medications Preferred TNK (Tissue Plasminogen Activator) administration experience Support on the Unit ER Technicians for tasks such as glucose checks and assisting with splinting Charge Nurse (rarely takes assignment) Resource/Float Nurse Respiratory Therapist available 24/7 ED Educator for training and support Increased Security presence 24/7 for safety House Supervisor available 24/7 Social Work Services available 24/7 Pharmacy support available 24/7 Charting System and Equipment Epic (charting system) Alaris (IV pump system) Pyxis (medication dispensing system) Telemetry monitoring (central and bedside) available at the nursing station; no telemetry technician assigned Orientation First Day: Orientation including badge issuance, Epic training if needed, meeting with the educator, hours in mental health area, and hours in front Second Day: 12-hour shift with a preceptor in the assigned shift Traveler Telemetry Competency required, to be completed and passed prior to start Scheduling 48-hour contract options may be available Shifts Available: Day: 0700-1900 Night: 1900-0700 Mid: 1100-2300 (day/mids) or 1500-0300 (mids/night) Day/Mid or Night/Mid shifts may switch during contract, with prior notice Night shift predominately for mid/night submissions Weekends will vary based on unit needs Thrive Staffing Job ID 19434054. 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,07:00:00-19:00:00 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.