Sub-Acute Observation Registered Nurse
Olympia, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Olympia, Washington
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Unit: Observation Care (Obs Care)

Position Details

• Role: Observation Registered Nurse (OBS RN)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift Options:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours
• Patient Ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:4
  • Night shift: 1:5
  • Weekends: 1:5
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required; travelers will float between like units within their skill set
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Travelers: Not eligible if residing within 50 miles of the facility
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: None; preference to keep under 7 days

Patient Population & Special Requirements

• Surgical procedures requiring overnight stays
• Procedural observation patients
• Medical observation patients
• Some medical inpatient care
• Some long length of stay patients

Facility Highlights

• Total Staffed Beds: 325
• Electronic Health Record System: EPIC

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• Other certifications may be required based on unit and clinical track (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM) – verify per clinical track

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches (Washington WSP/WATCH) required and must be updated as per state law
• NURSYS verification for all RNs
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in a comparable specialty
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Competency & Skills

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Color blindness testing if required by unit
• Competency exams as required by specialty

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)
• Completion of Providence WorkRamp modules (Core, Specialty, Regional, and Annual Regulatory) prior to start
• Epic training modules completion as required by facility/unit
• Floating policy acknowledgment form

Additional Notes

• Floating between like units is mandatory
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible for travel contract
• No block scheduling available
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Return to office preference is under 7 days
• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week duration

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of experience who are flexible with floating and weekend work, and who meet the required certifications and compliance documentation.