Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nurse position in Yakima, Washington. This role involves providing patient care for adult post-surgical, stroke, oncology, respiratory, and orthopedic patients in a non-profit community hospital setting. The nurse will be responsible for managing complex medical conditions including chest tubes, trachs, PICC/midlines, dressings, wound vacs, and ostomies, with occasional pediaetric and psychiatric patients based on experience.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid licensure certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); must pass tele exam during compliance. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pediatric and psychiatric patient populations is advantageous but not required.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to 2 East/Ward, 2 North/Ward, 3 East/Ward, 3 North/Ward, the 5th floor, or Emergency Room for Medical-Surgical holds.
- Additional Information: The facility is a non-profit community hospital with approximately 226 beds. The position involves managing adult and, if experienced, pediatric patients, including those with respiratory, GI, orthopedic, or COVID-related conditions. Candidates may be asked to perform total care duties or act as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) when needed. Scrub color is any solid color without graphics or designs. Start date is August 24, 2026.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1294675. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus