Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Yakima, WA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

General Information

We are seeking a skilled Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dynamic healthcare team in a small acute care location. This facility is newly opened and operates 24/7, catering to a diverse patient population ranging from neonates to geriatrics.

Facility Details

• Beds: 8-10 (Opening on November 3)
• Patient Types: Walk-in traumas, cardiac, neuro, GI, respiratory, and psychiatric cases
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 (with a fast track team ratio of 1:6)

Responsibilities

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality nursing care to patients in an emergency setting
• Managing ventilators and BiPAPs without dedicated respiratory therapists onsite
• Administering medications and mixing IV medications under pharmacy supervision
• Performing procedures such as chest tube insertions and central line placements
• Possibly taking on charge nurse responsibilities with provided training

Support Available

• Charge nurse on shift
• Emergency Department physician
• Emergency Room Technicians
• Front Desk support
• Phlebotomy assistance for blood draws

Equipment and Charting

• Charting System: EPIC
• Equipment: Alaris, Pyxis

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Room experience, including exposure to all levels of trauma care
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Advanced NRP, NIHSS, TNCC
• Competency in telemetry required prior to starting, graded by SimpliFi Compliance
• Strong IV skills, with knowledge of medication administration

Scheduling and Orientation

The role requires:

• 12-hour shifts with weekend rotation (every other weekend)
• Various shift start times including days, mids, evenings, and nights
• Six-week schedules with holiday expectations of every other holiday or 50%
• Orientation includes hospital orientation, respiratory class, and a full day on the unit

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Any color
• Free parking available on site

If you meet the qualifications and are eager to provide exceptional patient care in an exciting new facility, we encourage you to apply.