Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,434 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 3+ years of high-acuity, high-volume ED experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Details

• Level III trauma center Emergency Department within a 226-bed non-profit community hospital
• 34 ED beds with 200-250 patient visits per day, making it the busiest ED in the state
• ED is organized into zones including a 13-bed fast track (green zone)
• Patient population spans neonate to geriatric, including pediatric medical and trauma cases
• Treats stroke (TNK administration), cardiac (cath lab), behavioral health, substance use disorder, and multi-system trauma patients
• Handles transfer-out cases requiring stabilization for neurosurgery and high-acuity pediatric patients
• Patient ratios of 1:3-5 based on acuity
• 12-hour night shift schedule (7p-7a) with 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend, with occasional back-to-back weekends
• No floating or on-call responsibilities
• Epic EMR required
• 17-week contract with a firm start date

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a large volume, high-acuity Emergency Department required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, TNCC, and either PALS or ENPC
• Must pass hospital's Triage Test prior to performing triage duties
• Skilled in barcode scanning medication administration, medication drip management, and blood product administration
• Experience setting up chest tubes and arterial lines required
• Experience assisting with trauma and code cases, splinting, and BiPAP/ventilator management required
• Strong understanding of ESI required
• Pediatric emergency medicine experience highly preferred
• Point of Care Labs experience is a plus
• Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of patient acuities and age groups in a high-volume trauma setting
• Scrubs may be any color with no logos
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-738220. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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