Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma Location: Tacoma, WA Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98405!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (12-Hour Mids)
Location
Tacoma, WA | Acute Care / Level II Trauma Center
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Onsite | 12-Hour Mid Shifts (1100–2300 or 1300–0100) | Every-other-weekend rotation | No on-call
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department averaging 140–150 patients per day, serving a patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Manage a broad range of presentations including trauma, GSW, sepsis, STEMI, stroke, DKA, respiratory emergencies, mental health, and adult psych cases
- Maintain patient ratios of 1:4, with the ability to flex to 1:5 for lower-acuity patients as needed
- Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV access and management, medication administration including drips and cardiac medications, procedural sedation, and blood administration
- Document accurately and efficiently using Epic EMR; operate Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system
- May float between two ED locations (approximately 8 minutes apart); float location communicated prior to shift start
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
- Minimum 1 year of strong Emergency Department experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this position
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI/MOAB
- Traveler Competency Exam and Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed prior to start date
- Proficiency with Epic EMR is required
- Demonstrated skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV therapy, drip and cardiac medication administration, procedural sedation, and blood administration
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working in a Level II Trauma Center or similarly high-acuity emergency environment
- Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting with a diverse patient population
- Experience with telemetry monitoring (central and bedside); note: no telemetry technician on unit
Why Join Us
- Robust on-unit support structure including ER techs, charge nurses, a dedicated ED educator, respiratory therapy 24/7, pharmacy support during codes, house supervisor 24/7, and 24/7 security — fostering a traveler-friendly, team-oriented culture where many travelers choose to extend
- Structured orientation including facility onboarding and 3–4 preceptored 12-hour shifts, with free parking available in designated areas
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.
To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.
Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.
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