Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Olympia, WA

Join a high-acuity emergency department as a travel ER nurse in Olympia, Washington. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers night shifts, a 42-bed emergency department, and the opportunity to care for patients across the lifespan in a Level III trauma environment that functions as Level II.

With approximately 170 patient visits per day, the department supports a regional stroke and cardiac center and provides an excellent setting for experienced emergency room nurses who enjoy complex, fast-paced care. Olympia offers the appeal of Washington’s state capital, scenic outdoor recreation, access to the Puget Sound region, and a welcoming community.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• End Date: February 2, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850-$1,950
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Emergency Department: 42 beds with approximately 170 patient visits per day
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Charting: Epic
• Trauma and Specialty Services: Level III trauma program functioning as Level II, regional stroke center, and cardiac center
• Floating: May be required between comparable units or nearby sister facilities within the nurse’s skill set

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Washington or a compact RN license in hand
• At least 1 year of recent emergency department or emergency room nursing experience
• Previous Epic experience required
• Large-facility experience required; trauma nursing experience preferred
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
• Clinical proficiency in emergency department triage, arterial line management, central line care, ventilated patient care, continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, dysrhythmia management, and ABG interpretation
• Ability to care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure
• Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to safe patient care

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients of all ages and acuity levels
• Perform rapid assessments, prioritize care, and support emergency department triage
• Monitor patients closely and respond promptly to changes in clinical condition
• Manage patients requiring ventilatory support, continuous sedation, vasopressors, invasive lines, and advanced cardiac monitoring
• Interpret clinical data, including arterial blood gases and cardiac rhythms, to guide timely interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Float to comparable units or nearby facilities when needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care

Apply now to join this high-acuity emergency department travel nursing opportunity in Olympia, Washington.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.