PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Yakima, Washington
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Yakima, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,144/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.56
- Weekly
- $2,144
- Yearly (full-time)
- $111,488
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $59.56/hour — about the same as the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington ($59.71/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington right now
- 991 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 43 of them in Yakima.
- Pay in these listings: $35.38 – $103/hour, median $63.33/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Washington: $59.71/hour ($124,197/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($73.00/hour across 160 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your PCU expertise to Yakima, Washington, on a 13-week travel nursing contract. As a Registered Nurse on 12-hour day shifts, you will care for medically complex and cardiac patients, including those recovering from PCI and cardiac catheterization procedures. The assignment includes frequent post-cath monitoring, TR band management, central line maintenance, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and titratable drips such as diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, and Lasix. You should be comfortable interpreting cardiac rhythms and caring for patients with conditions ranging from CHF, MI, and afib with RVR to sepsis, stroke, AKI, pulmonary illness, and hypoxia. First-time travelers may be considered with at least two years of total experience, including one year in PCU. ACLS and BLS are required. Weekend rotation is at least two weekends per month and may change based on assignment needs.
Weather
Yakima typically offers crisp, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with cooler mornings and evenings, mild daytime temperatures, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the area outdoors.
Fun Things To Do
• Local Exploration: Discover Yakima’s parks, trails, and outdoor spaces.
• Food and Drink: Sample local restaurants, cafés, and regional specialties.
• Scenic Day Trip: Take a day trip to explore nearby communities and countryside.
• Outdoor Day Trip: Plan a day trip through the surrounding Washington landscapes.
• Weekend Wandering: Enjoy local shopping, cultural attractions, and seasonal events.
Job Specifics
City and State: Yakima, Washington
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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