Sub-Acute RN
Olympia, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,147/weekOverview
- Start Date09/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care279 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Sub-Acute Med/Surg position requiring 1 year of experience and BLS certification.
Details
- Work in the Sub-Acute unit of a short term acute care hospital
- Unit cares for a mix of dementia/autistic patients and acute medical patients
- Patient population includes long length of stay, medical inpatient, procedural observation, and medical observation patients, as well as surgical patients requiring overnight stays
- Patient ratios are 1:4 on days, 1:5 on nights, and 1:5 on weekends
- Shift schedule is 3x12 hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Weekend rotation required (every other weekend)
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floating required between similar units within skill set
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active WA or compact RN license required
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- LTAC experience preferred
- Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, port access/management, blood product administration, and peripheral line care
- Experience with GI care including colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube management
- Experience with neurological/psychiatric conditions such as CVA, mood disorders, and traumatic brain injury
- Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac
- Experience with respiratory care including nasal cannula and oxygen administration
- Experience with renal failure and surgical drain management
- Acute care experience required
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care to a mixed population of long length of stay, acute medical, and post-surgical patients
- Float regularly between similar units within the facility system according to skill set
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this travel contract
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50-mile radius
- Minimal RTO preferred, ideally under 7 days
- Pending license candidates will not be considered
Facility
Providence Saint Peter Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with Providence Saint Peter Hospital
Pros
Great night co workers. Fantastic parking area.
Cons
Not so good upper management.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 279 beds
Employer
American Traveler
82 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I had a great experience working with my recruiter Sebrona. She was incredibly responsive, got my application submitted quickly, and kept me updated throughout the entire process. She made the travel nursing job search smooth and stress-free. I really appreciated her communication and dedication to helping me find the right assignment. I would definitely recommend her to any travel nurse looking for a recruiter who truly wants the best for their nurses.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Olympia, WA
About
As Washington State's capital city, Olympia offers an ideal mix of cultural and natural attractions. Its unique downtown waterfront offers diverse shopping and dining venues, with Percival Landing Park at its heart. The Park provides some of the best views of the Olympic Mountains, the marina, the Capitol building and the area's abundant wildlife. Watch for sea otters, seals, bald eagles and even the occasional pod of orca whales as part of the area’s natural splendor. It also serves as a hub for special events and public celebrations like the annual Olympic Harbor Day Festival held over Labor Day Weekend, one of the largest maritime festivals in the state. Paddleboarding, sailing, boating and fishing for salmon or sea-run cutthroat trout are all popular pursuits. Visitors and residents often gather at the year-round Olympia Farmers Market for live music and browsing handcrafted items, baked goods, fresh local produce and shellfish like oysters and clams.
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