Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,130 per week

Job Summary

The Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position is available in a Level III non-profit community hospital located in Yakima, Washington. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care in a busy and diverse environment, handling a wide range of patient cases from neonates to geriatrics at a Level III trauma center. The ER unit is known for its fast-paced setting and high patient acuity, offering an opportunity to utilize advanced clinical skills and contribute to life-saving interventions.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC, TNCC certifications; minimum 3 years of experience in a large-volume emergency department with high acuity patients; experience with barcode scanning for medication administration, managing medication drips, blood product administration, triage, chest tube setup, arterial lines, trauma and code assistance, splinting, BiPAP/ventilation, and a good understanding of ESI; pediatric emergency medicine experience is highly preferred; experience with Point of Care Labs is a plus; ability to pass hospital triage test before triage duties.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric emergency medicine experience, Point of Care Labs familiarity
• Patient Types: Neonate to geriatric, including level III trauma patients, stroke management (administration of TNK), cardiac cases (cath lab), behavioral health, substance use disorder, and high-acuity pediatric patients; transfer out capabilities for neurosurgery and multi-system trauma cases.
• Patient Ratios: 1:3-5 based on acuity; ER organized in zones with a dedicated fast track (13 beds, green zone).
• EMR: Epic (required)
• Floating: No floating required
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend, with occasional back-to-back weekends for flexibility
• On Call: No
• Shift Times: Multiple options including days (7a-7p, 9a-9p), mids (10a-10p, 11a-11p, 12p-12a, 1p-1a, 2p-2a), evenings (3p-3a), and nights (7p-7a)

About 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Pay Package

The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.