Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Yakima, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a high-volume Level III trauma center, requiring a minimum of 3 years of ED experience and multiple certifications including TNCC and PALS or ENPC.

Details

• Work in a 34-bed Emergency Department at a 226-bed Level III non-profit community hospital
• Busiest ED in the state, seeing 200–250 patients per day
• 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, stroke (TNK administration), cardiac (cath lab), behavioral health, and substance use disorder
• Stabilization and transfer responsibilities for neurosurgery, multi-system trauma, and high-acuity pediatric patients
• Patient ratios of 1:3–5 based on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a); mid and evening shift start times also available
• Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends possible on rare occasions
• No floating or on-call requirements
• Epic EMR — experience strongly preferred

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a large-volume, high-acuity ED
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC
• Proficiency with barcode scanning medication administration and medication drip management
• Experience with blood product administration and triage (must pass hospital's Triage Test prior to triaging independently)
• Ability to set up chest tubes and arterial lines, assist with trauma and code cases, perform splinting, and manage BiPAP/ventilators
• Strong understanding of ESI (Emergency Severity Index)
• Two professional references from a supervisor or above (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or equivalent) required prior to start; one reference acceptable at time of consideration
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Additional Information

• Pediatric emergency medicine experience is highly preferred
• Experience with Point of Care Labs is a plus
• Candidates must complete SimpliFi clinical interviewing and unit review as part of the hiring process
• Scrub color is open — any color accepted, but logos are not permitted