Local Contract Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Yakima, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$62/hourOverview
- Start Date07/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care226 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ACU/CCU (ICU) position at a community hospital in Yakima, WA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and prior completion of at least one travel assignment.
Details
- Work in the ACU/CCU unit of a 226-bed non-profit community hospital with 11 ICU beds
- Patient population includes CHF, respiratory distress, ACS, A-fib RVR, DM, CVA overflow, post-cath patients (TR bands and femoral approach), and surgical patients (vascular, abdominal, GI)
- Procedures include chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, and monitoring femoral arterial sheaths; travelers will not pull femoral sheaths
- Common drip management includes diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, and heparin
- Arterial line, Impella, and/or IABP experience preferred
- EMR: Epic
- 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0730
- 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend rotation required
- Floating required to Telemetry, Telemetry 2EW, Med-Surg, and Neurology-Medical units
- No on-call requirements
Requirements
- Active WA RN license or compact RN license (pending license accepted with proof of application date)
- Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Experience with the listed patient types and procedures required, including chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, and femoral arterial sheath monitoring
- Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment — first-time travelers will not be considered
- One reference required for consideration; a second reference (from charge nurse, manager, director, or above) required prior to start
Additional Information
- Scrub color: any color, professional attire
- Clinical interview via SimpliFi required, with final approval from the unit
Facility
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 226 beds
Employer
American Traveler
70 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Kerissa is amazing to work with! She responds to my calls or texts within minutes and has been very helpful. If Kerissa cannot answer my questions herself she will reach out to appropriate department and get back to me quickly. Thanks Kerissa!
Cons
None!
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Yakima, WA
As a travel nurse in Yakima, WA here's what you should know:- Yakima's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 88°F and lows around 57°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 41°F and lows around 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Yakima.
- Yakima is car-friendly with ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Yakima is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Yakima offers a variety of restaurants, wineries, and breweries.
- It has a vibrant arts and music scene, and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains.
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