Travel Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Tacoma, WA

Apply for a travel nursing opportunity in Tacoma, Washington, providing pediatric emergency care, trauma nursing, triage, and family-centered support in a fast-paced emergency department. Join a collaborative pediatric emergency care team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) supporting children and families on-site. This assignment offers valuable experience caring for pediatric patients with medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, behavioral health concerns, and other urgent conditions. Tacoma is a vibrant Pacific Northwest community known for its waterfront, arts and culture, scenic parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Tacoma, WA
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 6, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 14 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric Emergency Department with approximately 35 beds
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3 for standard acuity and 1:6 for lower acuity
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

Pediatric Emergency Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1.5 years of recent pediatric emergency department or pediatric ER nursing experience
• At least 6 months of triage and trauma nursing experience
• Demonstrated ability to provide general pediatric emergency care
• Experience caring for patients with mental health concerns and traumatic injuries
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington
• Current TNCC, PALS, and BLS certifications
• Current CPI or MOAB certification
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, prioritization, and teamwork skills
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and comprehensive nursing care to pediatric emergency patients
• Perform rapid nursing assessments, triage, reassessments, and ongoing monitoring based on patient acuity
• Care for children experiencing medical emergencies, trauma, behavioral health concerns, and other urgent conditions
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate healthcare team
• Administer medications and treatments, initiate nursing interventions, and evaluate patient responses
• Collaborate with providers, technicians, support staff, patients, and families to coordinate pediatric emergency care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Support patient and family education throughout the emergency care experience
• Maintain a calm, organized, and patient-centered environment during high-volume or high-acuity situations

Apply now for this pediatric emergency travel nursing opportunity in Tacoma, Washington, and join a collaborative healthcare team.

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.