Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,364 per week

About the Role

Travel nurse RN position in the Emergency Department at a 226-bed Level III non-profit community hospital in Yakima, Washington. The ED has 34 beds and sees 200–250 patients per day. This is a 17-week assignment with 36 hours per week on night shifts.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of Emergency Department experience required (must have 2 years of ED experience even if candidate has extensive overall nursing experience)
• EPIC experience required
• Active ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC certifications

Required Skills

• Barcode scanning medication administration
• Managing medication drips
• Blood product administration
• Triage experience required – must pass hospital's Triage Test before permitted to triage
• Ability to set up chest tubes and arterial lines
• Assist with trauma and code cases
• Splinting
• BiPAP/vent management
• Good understanding of ESI (Emergency Severity Index)

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Patient types: Neonate to geriatric
• Level III trauma center
• Pediatrics (medical and trauma)
• Stroke – administer TNK
• Cardiac – cath lab patients
• Behavioral health and substance use disorder
• Busiest ED in the state
• Transfer out (stabilize and ship): neurosurgery, multi-system trauma, high acuity pediatrics
• Patient ratios: 1:3–5 based on acuity
• Fast track zone: 13 beds ("green zone")
• ER is set up in zones
• Floating: no
• Weekend rotation: every other (may work back-to-back weekends, rare; looking for flexibility)
• On call: no
• Scrub color: any, no logos

Shift Options

• Days: 7a–7p, 9a–9p
• Mids: 10a–10p, 11a–11p, 12p–12a, 1p–1a, 2p–2a
• Eves: 3p–3a
• Nights: 7p–7a

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric emergency medicine experience highly preferred
• Experience with Point of Care Labs is a plus
• First-time travelers considered

Pay & Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits – benefits start day 1