Emergency Department - Registered Nurse - $2,326 per week

Trusted Health; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 94,191 - 117,474; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

7 days maximum time off

Potential transfers to other units

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is looking for an Emergency Department Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Yakima, WA. This position offers a night shift schedule with a contract of approximately 18 weeks. Candidates must have at least 3 years of ED experience and hold a Washington or Compact nursing license. Strong emergency nursing skills are essential, with a focus on pediatric emergency care preferred. Competitive pay and free parking are included.

Qualifications

• Washington license or Compact license required.
• Minimum 3 years of ED experience.
• Strong emergency nursing skills in critical care and pediatrics required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care for high-acuity, large-volume ED population.
• Triage patients and assist with trauma and code situations.
• Collaborate with preceptors and resource buddies.

Skills

Emergency nursing skills

Triage experience

Pediatric emergency medicine

Ability to set up chest tubes

Ability to manage medication drips

Education

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS or ENPC certification

TNCC certification

Job description

Overview

Emergency Department - Registered Nurse – Travel assignment at Trusted Health, Yakima, WA. This role offers a night shift schedule with a ~18-week contract and a weekly pay of $2,326.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care for aHigh-acuity, large-volume ED population including trauma, chest tubes, arterial lines, ventilators, and pediatric patients.
• Set up and manage patient care tasks such as chest tubes, arterial lines, medication drips, and use of ultrasound/bipap as appropriate.
• Triage patients and assist with trauma and code situations; support a fast-paced ED environment with zones and a 34-bed unit.
• Collaborate with preceptors, resource buddies, and a designated nurse-to-patient ratio depending on acuity.
• Complete orientation (Hospital NEO) and participate in a preceptor-supported shift pattern initially.
• Adhere to unit standards including shifts, on-call status, holiday scheduling, and six-week scheduling cycles.

Requirements

• Washington license or Compact license (required for submission).
• COVID vaccination required after submission (religious and medical declinations accepted).
• Minimum qualifications: at least 3 years of ED experience in a large-volume, high-acuity ED; strong emergency nursing skills (critical care and pediatrics).
• Experience with chest tubes, arterial lines, blood administration, Bipap/ventilators; splinting; barcode medication administration; management of medication drips; triage experience (must pass hospital triage test).
• Ability to set up chest tubes and arterial lines; assist with trauma and code cases; ESI understanding; strong triage capabilities.
• Pediatric emergency medicine experience preferred.
• Transfer capabilities for neurosurgery/multi-system trauma high-acuity pediatrics as needed.
• Unit details: 34 beds with 12 hallway beds; ER zones with fast track; nurse-to-patient ratios vary by acuity (1/3-5).
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, TNCC; Skills Checklist; References; WA license; multistate license may require suicide prevention training.

Schedule & Location

• Location: Yakima, WA
• Shift: Night (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Shifts per week: 3; Average hours per shift: 12
• Contract length: ~18 weeks; Start date: 2025-10-06 (per job posting)
• Weekend rotation: Yes, every other weekend; potential back-to-back weekends; no on-call
• Holiday expectations: 1-2 holidays per contract
• Orientation: Hospital NEO with preceptor-supported shifts
• RTO or special requests not listed may not be considered

Benefits & Additional Details

• Free parking; 7 days maximum time off
• 2 references required (1 from a Manager/Supervisor for submission)
• Proof of identification required
• Transfers to other units or facilities as needed per patient care requirements

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2025-10-06
• Expected Length: 18 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3