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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a high-volume Level III trauma center in Yakima, WA, requiring a minimum of 3 years of large-volume, high-acuity ED experience and a comprehensive certification package.
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226-bed Level III non-profit community hospital with 34 ED beds, seeing 200–250 patients per day — the busiest ED in the state
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Emergency Department is organized into zones, including a 13-bed fast track ('green zone')
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Patient population spans neonate to geriatric, including pediatric medical and trauma, stroke (TNK administration), cardiac (cath lab), behavioral health, substance use disorder, and multi-system trauma
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Stabilize and transfer cases include neurosurgery, multi-system trauma, and high-acuity pediatric patients
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Patient ratios of 1:3–5 based on acuity
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Epic EMR — experience required
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12-hour night shifts (7p–7a); multiple shift start times available across day, mid, and evening schedules
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Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends possible on rare occasions
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No floating or on-call responsibilities
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Active WA RN license or Compact RN license required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS or ENPC, TNCC, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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Minimum 3 years of experience in a large-volume, high-acuity ED
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Triage experience required; must pass the facility's Triage Test prior to triaging independently
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Proficiency in barcode scanning medication administration, medication drip management, and blood product administration
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Ability to set up chest tubes and arterial lines, assist with trauma and code cases, perform splinting, and manage BiPAP/ventilators
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Strong understanding of ESI (Emergency Severity Index)
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Epic EMR experience required
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Two supervisor-level references required prior to start (charge nurse, manager, director, or above); one reference may be submitted at time of consideration
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Pediatric emergency medicine experience is highly preferred
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Point of Care Lab experience is a plus
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Scrubs of any color are acceptable; no logos permitted
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First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
