Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,255 per week

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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse - Level III Trauma Center, General Healthcare Facility, Starting 10/05/2026. This role involves providing high-quality emergency care to a diverse patient population, including pediatric to geriatric patients at a busy Level III trauma center. Candidates will be responsible for managing a wide range of clinical situations in a fast-paced setting.

Job Details

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS or Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC), TNCC required.
• Education Requirements: Current RN license; minimum of 2 years' experience in a large-volume emergency department with high acuity patients.
• Locations: Emergency Department at a Level III trauma center.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 7 p.m. 7 a.m., 36 hours per week on a 12-hour shift schedule.
• Responsibilities: Managing medication administration via barcode scanning, blood product administration, triage (must pass hospitals triage test), setup of chest tubes, arterial lines, assistance with trauma and code cases, splinting, Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP)/ventilation support, and understanding of Emergency Severity Index (ESI).
• Clinical Experience: Pediatric emergency medicine experience highly preferred; Point of Care Labs experience considered a plus.
• Patient Types: Neonate to geriatric, including stroke, cardiac, behavioral health, substance use disorder, and high-acuity pediatrics.
• Patient Ratios: 1:35 based on acuity; fast track zone with 13 beds.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic system experience required.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The department is the busiest emergency department in the state, with transfer-out responsibilities for neurosurgery, multi-system trauma, and high-acuity pediatric cases. Busiest ED in the state with 200-250 patients daily.

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
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1312031. 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