Job Description
AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in YAKIMA, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/25/2025
- Duration: 20 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN)
StartDate: 8/25/2025
Available Shifts: 12 D
Pay Rate: $1902.48 - $2096.61
CLINICAL INTERVIEWING
Patient Types:
Higher level of telemetry patients
PCI pre/post care, CHF, MI, DMII, GI, GU, ONC, Sepsis, Stroke, Neutropenia, COVID(higher level of oxygenation), PNA, AMS, TIA, AKI, Dehydrations, ETOH, Syncope, CKD, Afib with RVR, Dialysis, NSTEMI, Leukemia, Pulmonary Edema, Anemia, Shock, Chest pain, Hypoxia
High volume of post-cath lab procedures – TR bands, stent placements (must be familiar with the procedure), fresh cath patients (no sheaths) requiring q15 min checks
Do not take DKA – those patients go to ICU
High Spanish-speaking population (30-50%)
High volume of the underserved population – charity care – looking for compassionate caregivers
Patient Ratios:
Days: 1:4
Nights: 1:5
Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS required, ONS (Preferred)
Oncology experience is not required. Will be given Tele patients if no oncology experience.
Skills required:
Trach care, chest tube, TR band, Post Cath lab, Central line maintenance care, Bipap experience required, Hi-flow experience required, Reading/Interpreting/measuring Cardiac Rhythm strips required. Titratable drip experience required (diltiazem and heparin, nurse protocol based on lab values).
Support on the Unit:
CNA: (Team Nursing)
Days 1:6
Nights 1:8
Receptionist/HUC
Charge nurse/Staff coordinator – Typically does not take patient assignments, will help with
Occasionally will have 1-2 patients if staffing needs
Phlebotomy – days/nights
IV/VAT Team until 2300
Hospitalist – 24/7
Telemetry monitoring tech? Yes, on the unit. 2 central units. 32 patients per central unit. Sign off strips q 4 hours.
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC
IV pumps: Plum pumps
Medication dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Draeger
Floating: If yes, where?
All other MS/tele units
Orientation (#hrs/shifts):
Hospital Orientation
2 - 12hr shifts on the unit depending on their contracted shifts
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
Weekend nights are Friday/Sat
On call? No
Holiday Expectations: 1-2 Holidays per contract
Approval of time off? Can we approve up to 7 days off on your behalf? Yes
Shift times: Days 7a-7p; Nights 7p-7a
Schedule cycle: 4-week increments and will receive the schedule 4 weeks in advance
Overtime is optional.
Other notes:
Scrub Color: Any color
Parking: Free onsite parking
Culture – Traveler friendly, very welcoming. Team oriented. Patient-centered care. Very Fast-paced environment with higher level of acuity than a normal telemetry unit.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, MS
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months
if no previous travel must have 2 yrs Tele exp
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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American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3324042. 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 - Travel - (MS RN)
About AMN Healthcare Nursing
AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.
Benefits
- Company provided housing options
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Continuing Education
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, Extra income, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,