Travel ER RN - $2,069 per week

About the role

Specialty: Emergency Department (ED) – Registered Nurse (RN)

Start Date: 11/02/2026 | Duration: 15 weeks | 36 hours per week (12‑hour night shifts) | Employment Type: Travel

Location: Yakima, Washington – near Mt. Rainier, known for agriculture, outdoor recreation, and the Yakima River.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to a high‑acuity, large‑volume ED (Level III trauma center) serving patients from neonate to geriatric.
• Perform critical procedures including chest tube insertion, arterial line placement, blood product administration, BiPAP/ventilator management, and splinting.
• Manage medication drips, barcode scanning medication administration, and medication dispensing via Omnicell.
• Conduct triage assessments (must pass hospital’s triage test) and maintain ESI knowledge.
• Assist with trauma and code situations, including coordination with mid‑level providers and hospitalists.
• Draw own labs, especially during night shifts.
• Collaborate with 3 ED techs, a medical assistant, charge nurse, and security staff.
• Utilize EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Phillips monitors, and other unit technology.
• Participate in orientation and preceptor support (1‑2 shifts with a resource buddy).

Requirements

• At least 3 years of ED experience in a large‑volume, high‑acuity setting.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and either PALS, ENPC, or TNCC.
• Experience with chest tubes, arterial lines, blood administration, BiPAP/ventilators, and medication drips.
• Prior triage experience (must pass hospital triage test).
• Ability to care for diverse patient types including neonates, pediatrics (medical and trauma), stroke (TPA administration), cardiac cath lab patients, behavioral health, and substance use disorder cases.
• References: 1 reference within the last 12 months, prior travel experience, trauma experience, and an ER reference within the last 12 months.
• Proof of all certifications (ENPC accepted in place of PALS with class registration proof).
• Registered Nurse license and SSN required; DOB and other standard employment documentation required.

Qualifications

• RN license with ER specialization.
• Patient ratios: 1:3‑5 based on acuity; fast‑track “green zone” with 13 beds.
• Ability to work variable shift patterns, including day/evening and night rotations.
• Flexibility for weekend rotation (every other weekend) and occasional holiday assignments (1‑2 holidays per contract).
• Approval for up to 7 days of time‑off per request; text communication permitted for requests over 7 days.

Skills

• Strong emergency nursing and critical care skills.
• Proficiency with chest tube and arterial line setup.
• Experience with BiPAP/ventilator support.
• Medication administration, including drips and barcode scanning.
• Triaging and ESI assessment.
• Trauma and code response.
• Pediatric emergency medicine (highly preferred).
• Use of EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell dispensing, Phillips monitors.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates ($2,006.00 – $2,131.00 per 12‑hour shift).
• Free, quality, private housing.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) and flexible spending account.
• Life insurance, accident, and short‑term disability coverage.
• Free continuing education.
• Referral bonus program.

Pay

Pay Rate: $2,006.00 – $2,131.00 per 12‑hour shift (tax‑free stipend amount to be determined).

Schedule

• Shift options: Day/Eve (7 a‑7 p, 9 a‑9 p, 10 a‑10 p, 11 a‑11 p) and Eve/NOC (12 p‑12 a, 1 p‑1 a, 2 p‑2 a, 3 p‑3 a, 7 p‑7 a).
• Variable shift assignments with limited bounce‑around; “MIDS” denotes early (7 a‑11 a) and late (12 p‑7 p) mids.
• Weekend rotation: every other weekend (possible back‑to‑back weekends, rare).
• Schedule posted 6 weeks in advance for a 6‑week cycle.
• No on‑call requirement; holiday work possible (1‑2 holidays per contract).