Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Yakima, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ER Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Yakima, WA. 13-week travel nurse assignment at a Level III Trauma Center; 36 guaranteed hours/week; EPIC preferred.

Join a dynamic, high-performing Emergency Department as a Travel ER Nurse in Yakima, Washington. This role supports a busy 34-bed Emergency Department serving patients from neonates to geriatrics in a Level III trauma center. Enjoy life in the scenic Yakima Valley with outdoor recreation, wineries, and a vibrant community. Ideal for experienced ER travel nurses and Emergency Department registered nurses seeking Washington travel nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Location: Yakima, WA 98902 (Yakima Valley, Washington)
• Setting: Level III Trauma Center – 34-bed Emergency Department
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nurse (ER RN)
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• End Date: August 1, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts with varied start times: 7a-7p, 9a-9p, 10a-10p, 11a-11p, 12p-12a, 1p-1a, 2p-2a, 3p-3a, 7p-7a
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend (flexibility required)
• Scrub Color: Any (no logos)
• EMR: EPIC (strongly preferred) — experience with EPIC EMR improves candidate visibility
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:3–5 based on acuity

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a large-volume, high-acuity Emergency Department (ED)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC, TNCC
• Strong triage experience (must pass hospital Triage Test before allowed to triage)
• Experience with barcode scanning medication administration, medication drips, blood product administration, and Point-of-Care labs (preferred)
• Clinical skills: chest tube setup, arterial lines, assisting with trauma and code cases, splinting, BiPAP/vent use
• Solid understanding of ESI (Emergency Severity Index)
• Pediatric emergency medicine experience highly preferred
• Previous travel nurse experience preferred (first-time travelers not considered)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients of all ages—from neonates to geriatrics—as an ER Registered Nurse
• Perform triage, rapid assessment, and prioritization of patients based on acuity (Emergency Department triage)
• Administer medications, manage IV drips, and perform blood product transfusions safely
• Assist with trauma and code cases including chest tube and arterial line setup
• Deliver care across a broad case mix: medical, trauma, stroke, cardiac, behavioral health, and substance use disorders
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary emergency care team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Document care accurately and efficiently using EPIC EMR (electronic medical record)
• Maintain schedule flexibility, including weekend rotations and varied day shift start times
• Manage a typical patient ratio of 1:3–5, adjusting care based on patient acuity

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Yakima, Washington. Submit your resume and certifications today to be considered for this high-acuity travel nurse opportunity.

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