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Job description
Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days, nights, rotating
Employment Type: Travel
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Location
nPuyallup, WA
General Information
n Level III Trauma Center
375 Licensed Beds
46 Specialty Beds (including 5 Safe Psych rooms and Fast Track areas)
Average of 200 patients per day
Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
First-time travel nurses welcome
n Patient Types
n Comprehensive care: pediatrics to geriatrics
Common conditions: Trauma, GSW, sepsis, COVID-19, STEMI, stroke, DKA, mental health issues, respiratory conditions
High acuity medical cases
Notable geriatric population (falls, STEMI)
Minor pediatric cases typically transferred to specialized facilities
n Patient Ratios
n Day shift ratios: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients (flexible based on acuity and staffing)
n Required Certifications
n BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
CPI/MOAB (Crisis Prevention Intervention / Management of Assaultive Behavior)
n Skills Required
n General Emergency Department experience, including cardiac rhythm interpretation
IV skills and administration of medications
Proficient in procedural sedation and blood administration
Experience with TNK administration preferred
Familiarity with cardiac medications
Recent experience with the EPIC charting system is required
n Support on the Unit
n ER Technicians for glucose checks and additional support
Access to 24/7 Respiratory Therapy
Dedicated Charge Nurse who typically does not take a patient assignment
Resource/Float Nurse available
ED Educator present for guidance and training
Security and Social Work Services on-site 24/7
Pharmacy support around-the-clock for medication management
n Charting System and Equipment
n EPIC (recent experience required)
Alaris and Pyxis systems
Telemetry monitoring from both central and bedside locations
n Orientation
n Day one includes onboarding (NEO) and EPIC training if needed
Day two consists of a full 12-hour shift with a preceptor
Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed before starting
n Scheduling
n Open to 48-hour contracts
Shifts available include days/mids and mids/nights
Scheduling is done week-by-week, but may be subject to change based on unit needs
Schedules provided three weeks in advance and time-off requests must be approved by the Nurse Manager
Two major holidays required out of five: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
n Other Notes
n Scrub color: Any professional color permitted
Piercings: Modest/studs only; tattoos must be non-offensive
Free parking available in designated areas
Welcoming culture for travelers; many extended contracts available
Fast-paced and team-oriented environment
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About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
Worksite address
puyallup, WA, 98374, US
Who can apply
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