Observation Unit Registered Nurse
Olympia, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Observation

Location: Olympia, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for an Observation unit. This role requires floating between similar units within your skill set. The position offers 3x12 or 4x12 hour shift options with specific nurse-to-patient ratios.

Key Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift Options:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours each
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours each
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:4
  • Night shift: 1:5
  • Weekends: 1:5
• Floating: Required regularly between like units within skill set
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not available
• Local Candidates: Not eligible if residing within 50 miles of the facility
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: None, but prefer under 7 days

Patient Population / Special Requirements

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

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Direct Observation Unit (DOU) / Direct Observation Unit experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Acute Care experience

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Washington State

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification and employment references covering at least 1 year in the specialty
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)

Training and Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or assessment for Labor & Delivery RNs
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS platform
• Epic system training modules as required

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required
• Candidates must comply with state-specific background and registry checks
• References must be from supervisors and cover recent relevant experience
• Candidates with international education must provide transcripts/diplomas and may require additional verification
• No on-call duties currently required
• Weekend work is mandatory every other weekend

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least one year of experience who is flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and who is interested in a travel contract opportunity in Washington state.