Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Walla Walla, WA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Type: Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 104
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed on all units

Position Details

• Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Rotating weekends required
• Block schedules required
• No floating between units
• No on-call required
• 48-hour shifts not approved

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington state
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the Emergency Department (ED), with ED experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates (updated annually) except Medical Lab Technicians
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination on file
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months; instant tests acceptable with attestation
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists updated annually
• Color blindness testing if required by unit
• Epic training modules required; candidates must claim Epic account ASAP and complete assigned modules
• WorkRamp LMS modules:

  • Annual regulatory requirements for all caregivers
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER, L&D, leadership roles, hospice/home health, and assisted living
  • Regional and facility-specific modules as applicable
  • Trauma-informed care modules required at this facility
• Floating policy acknowledgment required (may be required to float to nearby facilities)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• No floating between units for this role, but floating to other facilities within the region may be required
• Background checks and education verifications have specific regional and facility nuances; compliance with Washington state and facility-specific requirements is mandatory
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• References and employment history must be verifiable and complete with no unexplained gaps or overlaps

This position offers a structured day shift schedule in a Level III Trauma Center with a focus on acute care nursing in the Emergency Room setting. Candidates must be prepared to meet comprehensive credentialing, health, and training requirements prior to start.