RN: ER
- Vancouver, WA, United States
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Job details
- Working hours
- 36 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description:
Join a travel emergency nursing assignment in Vancouver, Washington, caring for patients with a broad range of urgent and complex conditions, including trauma, stroke, cardiac symptoms, behavioral health concerns, falls, sepsis, and abdominal or chest pain. You will provide hands-on emergency care, manage vasoactive drips, support thrombolytic therapy, assist with sedations and chest tube procedures, and respond to high-acuity events such as STEMI and massive transfusion protocols. This assignment offers 12-hour night shifts and welcomes first-time travelers with at least one year of experience. Your nights may be busy, varied, and never short on plot twists.
Weather:
Vancouver typically offers cool, crisp conditions with a mix of cloudy skies, light rain, and occasional breaks of sunshine. Comfortable layers and a reliable rain jacket are useful for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
• Waterfront Walk: Explore the Vancouver Waterfront Renaissance Trail and enjoy views along the Columbia River.
• History Stop: Visit Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and learn about the region’s early trading history.
• Day Trip – Columbia River Gorge: Take a scenic drive through the gorge for waterfalls, hiking, and river overlooks.
• Day Trip – Portland: Spend a day exploring Portland’s neighborhoods, gardens, food scene, and cultural attractions.
• Day Trip – Mount St. Helens: Discover volcanic landscapes, viewpoints, and outdoor trails on a trip to Mount St. Helens.
Job Specifics:
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; three shifts per week
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
Requirements: At least one year of emergency nursing experience; ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required. NIHSS and PICC experience preferred.