Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,115 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington. This ER RN role involves caring for a diverse patient population, including neonates, pediatrics, and geriatrics, in a small urban facility with 8-10 beds.

The position is a 13-week travel assignment with 36 hours per week on 12-hour evenings shifts, starting 11/02/2026 and ending 01/30/2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years ER experience with any trauma level.
• Active BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS, TNCC certifications.
• Valid driver’s license and traveler telemetry competency prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Care for ED patients with diverse age groups (neonates to geriatrics).
• Provide end-of-shift handoffs and collaborate with charge nurse and support staff.
• Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, team-based setting.

Skills

ED experience

BLS certified

ACLS certified

PALS certified

TNCC certified

NIHSS certification

Telemetry competency

Education

RN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Pyxis

Alaris pumps

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Emergency Room (ER) nurse position in a small, brand-new urban facility. Located in a rapidly growing healthcare setting, this role involves managing diverse patient populations, including neonates, geriatrics, and pediatrics, with a focus on walk-in traumas and multiple medical specialties. The position offers evening shifts with a strong emphasis on patient care, clinical skills, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Location: Off-campus emergency department open 24/7 in a small acute care facility with 8-10 beds, opening on 11/03.
• Schedule: 12-hour evening shifts, with every-other weekend rotation.
• Required Qualifications: 2 years of emergency room experience (any trauma level), current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). Valid driver's license and the ability to pass a traveler telemetry competency prior to start.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS, TNCC.
• Support on the Unit: Charge nurse, emergency department medication dispensing technician, front desk staff, and EST/Phlebotomy team.
• Equipment/Charting System: EPIC electronic health record, Pyxis medication system, Alaris infusion pumps.
• Orientation: 1 hospital orientation day, 8-hour respiratory class, full day on the unit.
• Additional information: No floating required; scrubs may be any color; parking is free.
• Other notes: First-time traveler; 36 hours minimum per week; start date 11/02/2026; end date 01/30/2027; support may be provided for performing as charge nurse if needed.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Complimentary travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1317426. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

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