Travel ER RN - $2,527 per week

Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Silverdale, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Department (ED) RN – Job Breakdown

Specialty: Emergency Department / Trauma RN
Facility: Not specified
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Contract Length: 91 weeks
Charting System: Epic

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Based on unit needs
• Call: None
• Floating: No
• Scheduling: Based on department needs; flexibility required
• Scrubs: Any professional color
• Cancellation Policy: Up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Washington or Compact RN license; the facility may be willing to wait for licensure
• ACLS, BLS, TNCC, and PALS or ENPC
• NIHSS is also listed in the required certifications section; confirm whether it is mandatory
• Candidates with 1 year of ED experience may be considered if they have worked in a larger trauma setting
• Epic experience required
• BSN not required
• Previous travel experience is not specified as mandatory

Emergency Department Details

• Beds: 56, with additional hallway capacity bringing the total to approximately 60–70
• Patient Volume: Approximately 170–200 patients per day
• Patient Ratios: 1:3; up to 1:4 for lower-acuity patients
• Fast Track: 6 beds
• Triage: Separate 5-bed area; travelers may be assigned after passing a triage test
• ED Holds: 18 designated beds for admitted patients awaiting inpatient placement
• Psychiatric Care: Locked hallway with 6 private treatment rooms
• Security: In-house security available
• Telemetry: Available; RNs read rhythm strips
• EMR: Epic

Common Patient Conditions

• Cardiac emergencies
• Stroke
• Sepsis
• DKA
• Altered mental status
• Respiratory emergencies
• Abdominal pain
• Mental health emergencies

Certifications and Clinical Skills

The ideal candidate should be comfortable with high-acuity emergency care, including trauma, cardiac monitoring, respiratory emergencies, and management of ED holds.

Required certifications listed:

• BLS
• ACLS
• TNCC
• PALS or ENPC
• NIHSS (confirm requirement)

Holiday and Orientation Requirements

• November/December holidays: Holiday work is mandatory.
• The manager may consider one of the three holidays off if unit needs allow.
• No RTO will be considered during the first full week of the assignment.
• Orientation: Day 1 includes 8–10 hours of compliance and education; Day 2 is a 12-hour department orientation.
• Extra shifts may be available but are not required.

Important Points to Confirm

1. Candidate has ED experience in a larger trauma setting.
2. Candidate holds or can obtain a Washington or Compact license in time.
3. Candidate has all required certifications, including clarification on NIHSS.
4. Candidate can work nights, flexible weekends, and required November/December holidays.
5. Any requested time off is submitted upfront, avoiding the first full week.
6. For travel pairs, the manager cannot guarantee the same schedules or shifts.

Best Fit

An experienced ED RN with strong trauma and high-acuity skills, Epic experience, and current emergency certifications. Candidates with 1 year of experience may be considered if they have worked in a larger trauma setting.

About Care Career

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits
• Continuing Education
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits