Job Description

Take your PCU expertise to Yakima, Washington, on a 13-week travel nursing contract. As a Registered Nurse on 12-hour day shifts, you will care for medically complex and cardiac patients, including those recovering from PCI and cardiac catheterization procedures. The assignment includes frequent post-cath monitoring, TR band management, central line maintenance, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and titratable drips such as diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, and Lasix. You should be comfortable interpreting cardiac rhythms and caring for patients with conditions ranging from CHF, MI, and afib with RVR to sepsis, stroke, AKI, pulmonary illness, and hypoxia. First-time travelers may be considered with at least two years of total experience, including one year in PCU. ACLS and BLS are required. Weekend rotation is at least two weekends per month and may change based on assignment needs.

Weather

Yakima typically offers crisp, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with cooler mornings and evenings, mild daytime temperatures, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the area outdoors.

Fun Things To Do

• Local Exploration: Discover Yakima’s parks, trails, and outdoor spaces.

• Food and Drink: Sample local restaurants, cafés, and regional specialties.

• Scenic Day Trip: Take a day trip to explore nearby communities and countryside.

• Outdoor Day Trip: Plan a day trip through the surrounding Washington landscapes.

• Weekend Wandering: Enjoy local shopping, cultural attractions, and seasonal events.

Job Specifics

City and State: Yakima, Washington
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including life insurance, accident, etc.
• Referral Program
• Housing Options
• Continuing Education Program
• 401(k)
• License and Certificate Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement Leave