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Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Yakima, WA
Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Yakima, Washington (98902). Join a leading Level III trauma center, providing high-acuity emergency care to a diverse patient population from neonates to geriatrics. Experience the best of Washington healthcare jobs while enjoying Yakima's scenic beauty and vibrant community in the heart of wine country.
Key Job Details – ER RN Travel Assignment
- Location: Yakima, WA 98902
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing – Emergency Room Registered Nurse
- Unit: Emergency Department (ED), Level III Trauma Center
- Duration: 16 weeks (October 6, 2025 – January 24, 2026)
- Shift: 12-hour nights (varied start times; flexibility required)
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1990 - $2130
- Patient Ratio: 1:3–5 based on acuity
- Setting: 34-bed Emergency Department with 12 hallway beds and fast track zone
- Benefits: Free parking, flexible scrub color (no logos)
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Washington RN license preferred for local candidates)
- Minimum 3 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience in a high-volume, high-acuity setting
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC
- Strong emergency nursing skills, including critical care and pediatric experience
- Proficiency with chest tubes, arterial lines, blood administration, Bipap/Ventilators, splinting, and medication drips
- Experience with barcode scanning medication administration
- Triage experience required; must pass hospital triage test
- Familiarity with EPIC EMR strongly recommended
- Ability to work every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
ER RN Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages, including trauma, stroke, cardiac, behavioral health, and substance use disorder cases
- Stabilize and transfer high-acuity patients as needed (e.g., neurosurgery, multi-system trauma, high-acuity pediatrics)
- Assist with emergency procedures such as chest tube and arterial line setup, splinting, and trauma/code cases
- Administer medications and manage drips using barcode scanning technology
- Conduct triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity and clinical assessment
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including ED techs, medical assistants, charge nurses, and advanced practice providers
- Participate in orientation and ongoing professional development for emergency nurses
Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team in Yakima, WA, and make a difference as a travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse!
Benefits
- 401K with Matching
- Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us: www.ghrhealthcare.com
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.