Emergency Room RN
Yakima, WA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,265/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration17 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse opportunity in a Level III trauma center located in Yakima, Washington. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care to a diverse patient population, from neonates to geriatrics, in a busy community hospital setting. The position requires flexibility, clinical expertise, and the ability to handle high-acuity cases efficiently.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC, TNCC; minimum of 3 years of experience in a large volume emergency department with high acuity patients; experience with barcode scanning medication administration, managing medication drips, blood product administration, triage, chest tubes, arterial lines, trauma assistance, splinting, ventilators, and understanding of Emergency Severity Index (ESI). Pediatric emergency medicine experience and Point of Care Labs proficiency are highly preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric emergency medicine experience and Point of Care Labs knowledge.
- Float: No floating required.
- Additional Information: The facility is a busy Level III trauma center with 34 emergency department beds, seeing 200-250 patients daily, including high-acuity pediatrics, stroke, cardiac, behavioral health, and substance use disorder cases. The ER is organized into zones; fast track with 13 beds is available. Use of Epic electronic medical record system is required. Flexibility is essential, with every other weekend rotation and the possibility of working back-to-back weekends.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Yakima, WA
As a Travel Emergency Department 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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