Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,435 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Emergency Department in Kennewick, Washington. The assignment starts 10/24/2026, lasts 13 weeks, with 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts. The ideal candidate should have 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse team of caregivers to appropriately evaluate, triage and implement care using correct procedures and physician instructions.
• Provide care for patients in a fast‑paced, urgent and emergency environment.
• Perform minor medical operations, advise patients and family on illnesses or injuries, and plan long‑term care needs.
• Document medical history, check for allergies, obtain vital signs, and monitor patients’ emotional and physical well‑being.
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Clean and bandage wounds.
• Provide IV therapy.
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment.
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds routinely; patient lifting may require up to 50 pounds.
• Possess good stress‑coping skills and relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• PALS certification
• TNCC certification
• Minimum 1.5 years recent acute care experience (1‑2 years preferred)
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment.

Schedule

• Start date: October 24, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 (12‑hour shifts)
• Shift: Nights

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1