Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg Ortho

Yakima Memorial Hospital

Yakima, Washington

Eligibility: Orthopedic

Posted Jul 17

Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Against similar roles: Washington staff median is $56/hrWashington staff postings that state pay run $36/hr to $76/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $69/hr, across 1,333 postings. This posting's $42/hr to $76/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.

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Competitive salary
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Yakima Memorial Hospital

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You would be joining Yakima Memorial Hospital, a 226-bed not-for-profit community hospital on Tieton Drive that has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. The campus keeps the ER and Birth Center open around the clock, and nursing postings stretch across…

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Common patterns: 12-hour shifts, alternating weekends; ED Nurse Manager Mon-Fri 40 hrs; Dialysis 3x12 day shifts

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We're seeking a staff RN to join our incredible hospital-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your specialized training, knowledge, and nursing care with a multidisciplinary approach. Responsibilities include organizing patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis, utilizing nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, collaborating with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, fostering a learning environment for patients/families and healthcare team members, and advocating for ethical and holistic care promoting autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds.

What's around it?

In Yakima, WA

Yakima, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent: $1,117/mo
Household income: $62,815/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Yakima, WA

NeighborhoodsHealthcare professionals frequently settle in West Valley, a favored suburban area recognized for modern housing developments, family-friendly subdivisions, and proximity to local retail. Terrace Heights, situated east of downtown across the river, features quiet hillside residential streets with expansive valley views and spacious lots. For those desiring rural acreage and privacy among orchards and vineyards, Naches Heights provides semi-rural estates, while areas like Moxee and East Valley offer straightforward highway access for regional commuters.

Healthcare professionals frequently settle in West Valley, a favored suburban area recognized for modern housing developments, family-friendly subdivisions, and proximity to local retail. Terrace Heights, situated east of downtown across the river, features quiet hillside residential streets with expansive valley views and spacious lots.

For those desiring rural acreage and privacy among orchards and vineyards, Naches Heights provides semi-rural estates, while areas like Moxee and East Valley offer straightforward highway access for regional commuters.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: racinecountyeye.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: niche.com

Getting aroundNavigating Yakima is centered along Interstate 82 and US Route 12, allowing hospital staff to reach MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital from most outlying residential pockets in around fifteen minutes. While Yakima Transit maintains fixed bus routes and Dial-A-Ride operations across the urban core, transit frequency is sparse, making a reliable personal vehicle practically mandatory for shift workers and early-morning hospital call schedules. On-site parking at medical campuses is generally accessible compared to Puget Sound hospitals.

Navigating Yakima is centered along Interstate 82 and US Route 12, allowing hospital staff to reach MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital from most outlying residential pockets in around fifteen minutes. While Yakima Transit maintains fixed bus routes and Dial-A-Ride operations across the urban core, transit frequency is sparse, making a reliable personal vehicle practically mandatory for shift workers and early-morning hospital call schedules.

On-site parking at medical campuses is generally accessible compared to Puget Sound hospitals.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livinginwashington.net Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life revolves around the Yakima Greenway, an extensive paved trail system hugging the Yakima River that connects directly to Sarg Hubbard Park and the 46-acre Yakima Area Arboretum. Hikers and trail runners frequent the arid basalt trails of Cowiche Canyon, while fly-fishers and rafters head into the Yakima River Canyon and the Tieton River. During the winter months, Cascade ski areas are within driving range for day trips, while year-round cycling spans orchard-lined country backroads.

Outdoor life revolves around the Yakima Greenway, an extensive paved trail system hugging the Yakima River that connects directly to Sarg Hubbard Park and the 46-acre Yakima Area Arboretum. Hikers and trail runners frequent the arid basalt trails of Cowiche Canyon, while fly-fishers and rafters head into the Yakima River Canyon and the Tieton River.

During the winter months, Cascade ski areas are within driving range for day trips, while year-round cycling spans orchard-lined country backroads.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livinginwashington.net Source 2: racinecountyeye.com Source 3: visityakima.com

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Relocation assistance listed with up to $20K Sign-On & Relo for ED RN Nights & Evenings to Union Gap, WA

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Living in Yakima

Yakima offers healthcare professionals an authentic central Washington lifestyle defined by high-desert sunshine, fertile agricultural valleys, and a welcome reprieve from big-city congestion. For nurses working at facilities like MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital, daily life delivers brief fifteen-minute commutes and accessible residential communities. Neighborhoods such as West Valley and Terrace Heights offer quiet suburban settings with sweeping valley views, while semi-rural areas like Naches Heights provide space among orchards and vineyards.

Off shifts, recreation is woven into the outdoors: running along the paved Yakima Greenway, admiring the 46-acre Yakima Area Arboretum, hiking through Cowiche Canyon, or tasting regional brews along the Hop Country Craft Beer Trail. Downtown dining thrives on North Front Street alongside exceptional street tacos rooted in the valley's agrarian community.

Prospective relocators should note the tradeoffs: summers are hot and arid, reliable personal vehicles are essential due to limited bus transit, and localized crime concerns lead most professionals to focus their home search in outlying pockets. However, for nurses seeking accessible outdoor recreation, friendly community warmth, and sunshine east of the Cascades, Yakima provides a compelling balance.

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As of 2026Source 1: racinecountyeye.com Source 2: livinginwashington.net Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: visityakima.com

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