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

Emergency Department RN travel contract in Yakima, Washington: put your acute care and triage skills to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity Level III trauma center ED. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for experienced emergency room nurses who want to support a busy interdisciplinary team while caring for patients across the lifespan, from neonates to geriatrics. Yakima offers a welcoming community, Pacific Northwest scenery, and access to outdoor recreation.

Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Emergency Room RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Contract
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Contract Length: 21 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Setting: High-volume, Level III trauma center Emergency Department
• Start Date: September 8, 2026
• Location: Yakima, Washington

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 3 years of Emergency Department nursing experience in a large-volume, high-acuity setting
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC certifications
• Epic EMR experience required
• Strong triage skills and the ability to pass a hospital triage test
• Experience with trauma, code cases, and complex emergency patient care
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not being considered

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled acute care nursing in a busy Emergency Department with diverse patient needs
• Triage and prioritize patients safely and efficiently based on acuity
• Administer medications, manage drips, and support blood product administration
• Assist with trauma, stroke, cardiac, behavioral health, and substance use disorder cases
• Set up chest tubes and arterial lines as needed
• Support airway and respiratory interventions, including BiPAP and ventilator management
• Deliver compassionate, timely patient care while collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel job in Yakima, WA and join a high-performing healthcare team today.

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