Travel ER RN - $1,967 per week
AMN Healthcare Nursing · Tacoma, WA · 1 mo ago
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About the Role
AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Details
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Start Date: ASAP
- Pay Rate: $1918.00 – $2016.00
Unit Information
- Facility Type: Level II Trauma Center with Level IV NICU
- Beds: 60 (21 Inpatient Holding; 2 Psych Rooms, 14 Hall Spaces)
- Census: Avg 140-150 patients per day
- Experience Required: 1 year strong ED experience
- First-time Traveler: No
- Patient Types: Peds to geriatrics; Trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID, STEMI, Stroke, DKA, mental health, respiratory issues, Adult Psych, chest pain
- Acuity: High acuity receiving facility
- Patient Ratios: 1:4 (can flex to 1:5 if low acuity)
- Support on Unit: ER tech (glucose checks, splinting assistance); Charge nurse (rarely takes 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: Pyxis; Central and bedside telemetry monitoring at nursing station (no tele tech)
- Floating: None
- Orientation: Day 1: NEO (badge, EPIC training if needed); 3-4 12-hr shifts with preceptor (on assigned shift)
- Scrub Color: Any professional colors
- Piercings/Tattoos: Modest/studs only; no offensive tattoos
- Parking: Free in designated areas
- Culture: Traveler-friendly (many extend); fast-paced, team-oriented
Required Certifications
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
- CPI/MOAB
- Traveler Competency Exam
- Traveler Telemetry Competency (must be completed and passed prior to start; SimpliFi Compliance grades this exam)
Required Skills
- General ED experience: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV skills, basic ED knowledge of drips and med administration, procedural sedation, blood administration, cardiac medications
Scheduling
- May switch between day/mid or night/mid during contract, but same shift for 6-week block
- Block scheduling not guaranteed, but facility tries to accommodate or make it staff-friendly
- Weekend rotation: Every other
- Time off: Up to 5 days approved
- No on-call
- Holiday Expectations: 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NYE, New Years Day)
Benefits
- 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
- Referral bonuses
- Company provided housing options