Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) Travel Nurse Job – Puyallup, Washington

Apply for an Emergency Department RN travel contract in Puyallup, WA, and bring your emergency nursing expertise to a fast-paced Level III Trauma Center. This 14-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, supported by an experienced, team-oriented emergency department with strong clinical resources and a traveler-friendly culture. Puyallup provides a welcoming Pacific Northwest setting with convenient access to outdoor recreation, regional amenities, and the greater Tacoma-Seattle area.

Emergency Department Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090-$2,200
• Location: Puyallup, Washington
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract End Date: February 6, 2027
• Duration: 14 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Mids/nights, with typical start times of 1500 or 1900; schedule may vary based on department needs
• Patient Volume: Approximately 200 patients per day
• Department: 46-bed Emergency Department within a 375-bed Level III Trauma Center
• Scheduling: No on-call requirement; weekend and holiday coverage varies by unit needs
• Orientation: Department orientation, electronic medical record training as needed, mental health area experience, front-end experience, and a 12-hour precepted shift
• Floating: None

Emergency Department RN Travel Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB certifications
• Recent Epic experience required
• Successful completion of the required traveler telemetry competency assessment before the assignment begins
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV therapy, medication administration, and emergency nursing skills
• Ability to care for high-acuity medical, trauma, cardiac, neurologic, respiratory, behavioral health, and geriatric patients
• Comfort working in a collaborative, high-volume emergency care environment

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients from pediatric through geriatric populations
• Assess, triage, monitor, and reassess patients with trauma, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, respiratory conditions, mental health concerns, falls, and other high-acuity presentations
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and provide appropriate interventions for emergent cardiac conditions
• Initiate and maintain IV access, administer medications and cardiac drips, and monitor patient responses
• Perform and assist with procedural sedation and blood administration
• Administer TNK when indicated and within scope of practice
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, security, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Support emergency psychiatric care and maintain a safe, respectful environment for patients and staff
• Respond effectively to changing patient acuity in a department supported by resource nursing, emergency technicians, 24/7 respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and dedicated safety resources

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel nursing opportunity in Puyallup, Washington.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.