Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,324 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. Specialty: ED - Emergency Department. Discipline: RN. Start Date: 10/18/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Hours: 36 hours per week. Shift: 12 hours, nights. Employment Type: Travel.

Responsibilities

• Shifts: Day/mid starts at 7 a.m. or 11 a.m.; mid/night starts at 3 p.m. or 7 p.m.; shifts may change from week to week.
• Ratios: Typically 1:4 on days; may flex to 1:5 based on acuity and staffing.
• Patients: Pediatrics through geriatrics, including trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, DKA, respiratory illness, and behavioral health.
• Weekends: Vary based on unit needs.
• Holidays: Two of five major holidays.
• On-call: None.
• Floating: None.
• Schedules cover three weeks and are typically released about 10 days before they begin.
• Time off requires nurse manager approval.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of ED experience.
• Experience at a Level III trauma center or higher.
• Recent Epic experience required, with no exceptions.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and CPI/MOAB certifications.
• Prior travel experience preferred.
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam before starting.

Skills

• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• IV, ED medication and drip administration.
• Procedural sedation.
• Blood administration.
• TNK experience preferred.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Guaranteed Hours.
• Continuing Education.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Sick pay.
• Wellness and fitness programs.
• Referral bonus.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Benefits start day 1.

Schedule

36 hours per week. 12-hour night shifts. Day/mid shifts start at 7 a.m. or 11 a.m.; mid/night shifts start at 3 p.m. or 7 p.m.; shifts may change week to week. Schedules cover three weeks and are typically released about 10 days before they begin. Time off requires nurse manager approval.