Emergency Department RN
Yakima, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

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 a Level III trauma Emergency Department position requiring 3+ years of high-acuity ED experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• 226-bed non-profit community hospital with a Level III trauma-designated Emergency Department
• 34 ED beds seeing 200-250 patients per day, organized into zones including a 13-bed fast track (green zone)
• Patient population spans neonate to geriatric, including pediatric medical and trauma cases, stroke, cardiac, and behavioral health/substance use disorder patients
• Handles transfer-out stabilization for neurosurgery, multi-system trauma, and high-acuity pediatric cases
• Patient ratios of 1:3-5 based on acuity
• Epic EMR required
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend, with occasional back-to-back weekends possible
• No floating and no on-call requirements
• Scrubs may be any color as long as they are logo-free

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across the full patient age spectrum, including complex trauma, stroke, cardiac, and behavioral health cases
• Administer TNK for stroke patients and support cath lab coordination for cardiac cases
• Assist with stabilizing and transferring out neurosurgery, multi-system trauma, and high-acuity pediatric patients
• Recognized as the busiest Emergency Department in the state
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Weekend scheduling flexibility is requested due to occasional back-to-back weekend shifts