TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Simplifi Clinical Interviews
Unit: ER - Level IV trauma center. Alot of psych patients here.
Experience Required: 2+ years of ED experience; CAP - 4 years minimum; Will not accept a first time traveler
Certs Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, MOAB 1 & 2 (or CPI) and TNCC
Skills Required: (i.e. traches, vents, chest tubes):
General ED skills
Traveler Telemetry Competency Required
Required to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam
Soft skills:
Team player, organized, strong communication, time management
Patient Types:
General ED complaints, abd pain, chest pain, SOB, BH patients, Geriatrics, Rarely pediatrics, occasional L&D (typically to St Joseph's or TG)
Ratios:
1:4
Support on the Unit
Patient Care Techs
ratio 1:6-12
Receptionist available Day/Nights: 24/7
Respiratory therapy 24/7
Hospitalist availability after hours: ED doctors and mid-level providers
Telemetry Monitoring: the HUC helps monitor this, but nurses are responsible.
Charge nurse takes a patient assignment: No
Charting System/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC
IV Pump type: Alaris
Medication dispensing system: Pyxis
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation:
Every Other weekend
Holiday Expectations:
As needed per unit
About TotalMed RN
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
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
