Registered Nurse – Emergency Room – Travel – (ER RN)

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room – Travel – (ER RN)

StartDate: 5/18/2026
Available Shifts: 12 N
Pay Rate: $2168.00 – $2168.00

CLINICAL INTERVIEWING – MGR FINAL APPROVAL
Beds: 34 with 12 hallway beds
Will you accept a first-time traveler? NO
Years of Experience: at least 3-years of ED experience in large volume ED with high acuity patients
Patient Types:
Neonate to geriatric, Level III trauma center, pediatrics (medical and trauma). stroke (administer TPA), cardiac (cath lab), behavioral health and substance use disorder
Busiest ED in the state
Transfer out (stabilize and ship): neurosurgery, multi-system trauma, high acuity peds patients
Patient Ratios:
1:3-5 based on acuity; fast track (13 beds, “green zone”)
ER is set up in zones
Required Certifications:
ACLS, BLS, PALS or ENPC and TNCC
Skills required:
Strong emergency nursing skills to include critical care and pediatric patients
Experience with chest tubes, arterial lines, blood administration, Bipap/Ventilators
Splinting
Barcode Scanning Medication Administration-this is required of staff
Experience with managing medication drips
Triage experience-must pass hospital’s Triage Test before allowed to triage
Able to set up chest tubes, art lines. Assist with Trauma and Code cases. ER skills, Critical patients. Pediatric emergency medicine experience is highly preferred. Splinting. Good understanding of ESI. Triage experience required.
Support on the Unit:
3 ED techs – transport, stock rooms, EKGs, sitters
Medical Assistant – blood sugars, pass meds, assist with splinting
Receptionist/HUC: Yes
Charge nurse: Yes, typically not in a patient assignment
Phlebotomy: Yes, RN is responsible for drawing their own labs, especially at night
IV/VAT Team? Yes, until 2300 for hard sticks and dependent upon availability
Hospitalist? Yes
Mid-level providers: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners
Security available 24/7
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC, strongly recommend
IV pumps: Alaris
Medication dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Phillips
Floating: If yes, where?
No
Orientation (#hrs/shifts):
Hospital NEO then will work the remaining shift with a preceptor on the floor
1-2 shifts on the unit with preceptor support (will have their own patient assignment but have a resource buddy)
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: Yes, every other weekend. (may work back-to-back weekends, rare) Looking for flexibility.
On call? If so, what is that schedule? No
Holiday Expectations: They can be scheduled on holidays, 1-2 holidays per contract.
Approval of time off? Ok to approve 7 days
Can we text you with any requests over 7 days? Yes
Shift times: Variable
“Our ED has two shifts we post DAY/EVE which consists of these shifts 7a-7p, 9a-9p, 10a-10p, 11a-11p. And EVE/NOC which consists of these shifts 12p-12a, 1p-1a, 2p-2a, 3p-3a, 7p-7a. When we hire/offer, these are the shifts that they could be placed. They usually do not bounce around these shifts; however, it makes it easy for us to move them around when the need of the unit or the staff member warrants. When the word MIDS is used, it technically means early mids (7a to the 11a shifts) and late mids (12p to the 7p shifts).”
Schedule cycle: 6 weeks in advance for a 6-week schedule

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, ER
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months

previous travel experience
Trauma experience
skills checklist within 12 mos
ER reference within last 12 mos
copies of all certs required ENPC is allowed instead of PALS – we will accept proof of class registration

Facility Location
Situated near the scenic Mt. Rainier, Yakima is the eighth largest city in Washington and is known for its high quality agricultural production and natural beauty. Fans of agritourism will want to spend a lot of time in the region’s farms, which are famed for their apple, wine and hops production. Fans of the outdoors will love the region, which offers hiking, camping, mountain biking and beautiful views by way of Mt. Rainier, and fishing and canoeing in the scenic Yakima River.

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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