ICU RN
Yakima, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,491/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- 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: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and prior travel assignment history.
Details
- Work in the ACU/CCU unit of a 226-bed non-profit community hospital with 20 ACU beds and 11 CCU beds
- Patient population includes neuro/spine, pressor-dependent, and BiPAP patients requiring high FiO2 who may transition to ICU-level care
- Typical patient ratio of 2:1, sometimes 1:1 depending on acuity
- 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730 and 0700-1930), 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend rotation required
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floating required to ICU level or below throughout the hospital
- EPIC EMR experience preferred
Requirements
- Active WA or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Skilled in managing chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, and femoral arterial sheath monitoring
- Experience with DKA, BiPAP, and High Flow therapy required
- Experience with post-TCAR and femoral endarterectomy patients required
- Arterial line experience required
- Impella and/or IABP experience preferred, with competency verification required on assignment
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care for complex ICU-level and step-down patients
- Scrubs of any color accepted, provided they are professional
- Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment; first-time travelers will not be considered
Facility
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 226 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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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 Intensive Care Unit 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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