Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $1,995 to $2,119 per week in Tacoma, WA

Company: AMN Healthcare
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma Location: Tacoma, WA Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay: $1,995 to $2,119 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 20 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Job Description & Requirements Registered Nurse – Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1995.00 - $2119.00 CLINICAL INTERVIEWING ~ Level II Trauma Center Level IV NICU Beds: 60 (21 Inpatient Holding; 2 Psych Rooms, 14 Hall Spaces) Avg 140-150 patients per day. Experience: 1 yr strong ED experience First-time traveler: No Patient Types: Patient types from peds to geriatrics Trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, Stroke, DKA, mental health, respiratory issues, Adult Psych, chest pain High acuity receiving facility Patient Ratios: 1:4 Can flex 1:5 if low acuity patient Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB, Traveler Competency Exam Skills Required: General ED experience: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, and basic ED knowledge of drips and med administration, procedural sedation, blood administration, cardiac medications Support on the Unit: ER tech– glucose checks, assisting with splinting Charge nurse: rarely takes an assignment Resource/Float Nurse (pending staffing) RT -24/7 ED Educator Security for safety 24/7 House Supervisor 24/7 Pharmacy 24/7: assists in codes Charting System/Equipment: EMR: Epic IV Pumps: Alaris Medication dispensing system: Pyxis Central and bedside Telemetry monitoring at the nursing station; no tele tech Floating: None Orientation: 1st day: NEO (badge, EPIC training if needed), meet with educator 3-4, 12-hr shift with a preceptor (on assigned shift) Traveler Telemetry Competency Required Required to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam. Scheduling:If day/mid or night/mid– may switch during the contract, but would be the same shift for 6-week block Cannot guarantee block scheduling, but try to or make it staff friendly Weekend rotation – Every other Can we approve time off: Up to 5 days No on-call Holiday Expectations: 3 of 5 major (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NYE, New Years Day) Other notes: Scrub Color: Any scrub colors, as long it is professional Piercings – modest/studs only, Tattoos- not offensive Parking: Free parking in designated areas Culture: Traveler friendly- many travelers extend. Fast-paced, team-oriented Required Qualifications Registered Nurse, ER SSN Required DOB Required References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months skills checklist within 12 mos 1 ref within 12 mos for job within 5 yrs previous travel start date in the order Skills Required: General ED experience: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, and basic ED knowledge of drips and med administration, procedural sedation, blood administration, cardiac medications Facility Location Just 30 miles south of Seattle, in the shadow of Mount Rainier, pristine Tacoma offers a healthy, outdoorsy lifestyle and an abundance of natural wonders in its backyard. The city’s waterfront parks are ideal for walking, in-line skating and biking, while nearby Mount Rainier National Park offers the chance to go hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking and wildlife viewing. Job Benefits At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer: Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn extra cash! About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Emergency room nurse, emergency nurse, ER nurse, ER RN, emergency room, trauma, trauma nurse, acute care nurse, registered nurse, RN, R.N., nursing, nurse, emergency, healthcare, health care, hospital Requirements Registered Nurse, ER SSN Required DOB Required References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months skills checklist within 12 mos 1 ref within 12 mos for job within 5 yrs previous travel start date in the order Skills Required: General ED experience: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, and basic ED knowledge of drips and med administration, procedural sedation, blood administration, cardiac medications Benefits At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer: Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

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