Travel Registered Nurse RN Emergency Room ER Telemetry

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry at a non-profit community hospital in Yakima, Washington. This position involves providing care to adult patients with various medical conditions, including post-surgical, stroke, oncology, respiratory, and orthopedic cases. The role requires clinical expertise in MedSurg procedures and may include occasional telemonitoring and acting in a care assistant capacity.

Job Details:

Shift: 12-hour shifts, either 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications: Valid licensure certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); must pass tele exam during compliance; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred; minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a MedSurg setting with telemetry, including skills such as chest tubes, trachs, PICC/midlines/central lines, Foley catheters, NG tubes, dressing changes, wound vacs, ostomies, and telemonitoring.

Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric and psychiatric experience are preferred but not required; previous experience with adult and pediatric patient types is advantageous.

Floating: Float rotation may be required across various units including 2 East and West Wing, 3 East and West Wing, 5th floor, and Emergency Room for MedSurg holds.

Additional Information: The position may involve handling post-surgical, stroke, oncology, CHF, COPD, respiratory, GI, ortho (total joints), and COVID-19 patients. Occasionally, a total care assignment or acting as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be necessary.

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 #1281612. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

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