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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III Trauma Contract in Yakima, WA

Take your next travel nursing assignment in Yakima, Washington, as an experienced Emergency Department RN serving a diverse patient population in a fast-paced Level III trauma environment.

Join a high-acuity Emergency Department team in Yakima, a scenic community in the Yakima Valley known for outdoor recreation, a sunny climate, and a welcoming atmosphere. This Washington travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced emergency nurse who thrives in a large-volume setting and delivers compassionate, evidence-based patient care.

Travel RN Job Details

• Job Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Yakima, Washington
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 30, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour evening shifts, with start times typically ranging from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Department: Emergency Department
• Healthcare Setting: 226-bed community hospital with a 34-bed Emergency Department and approximately 200–250 patient visits per day
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:3–5, based on acuity
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend, with flexibility for occasional consecutive weekends
• Floating: No

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington
• At least 2 years of recent experience in a large-volume, high-acuity Emergency Department
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC certifications
• Recent Epic experience in an Emergency Department or acute care setting
• Demonstrated triage experience and the ability to successfully complete a department triage assessment
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, communication, and emergency nursing skills
• Pediatric emergency nursing experience is highly preferred

Travel Emergency Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate emergency care to patients ranging from neonates through older adults
• Care for patients with medical, surgical, pediatric, trauma, cardiac, neurologic, behavioral health, and substance use presentations
• Perform emergency nursing assessments, prioritize care using Emergency Severity Index (ESI) principles, and participate in triage
• Administer medications, including medication drips and thrombolytic therapy when indicated
• Perform barcode medication scanning and point-of-care testing as appropriate
• Administer blood products and monitor patients for transfusion reactions
• Assist with trauma activations, cardiac emergencies, codes, airway management, and transfers to higher levels of care
• Manage patients requiring BiPAP or ventilator support and assist with chest tube and arterial line setup
• Apply splints and provide other emergency interventions within scope of practice
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel RN contract in Yakima, Washington, and join a high-acuity healthcare team dedicated to exceptional emergency care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.