Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job

Healthforce • North Olympia, WA

1d • $2,042 - $2,179 • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse – Charge Acute Care in Olympia, WA. This is a temporary assignment starting 09/09/2026 on a 3x12-day shift. The work setting is a hospital unit combining long-length-of-stay and acute medical care for adults and geriatrics, including patients with dementia, autism, or behavioral health needs. The nurse may float to similar med-surg units as needed to support staffing. The assignment includes 12 hours of on-site orientation and approximately 16 hours of pre-start modules.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Washington state
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg/Acute care experience
• Experience with heavy-care patients and cognitive/behavioral issues (dementia, autism, psych presentations)
• Ability to float to like-med/surg units as needed; comfortable with patient lifts and mobility equipment
• EPIC charting experience or willingness to learn; strong communication and teamwork skills
• 2 professional references within the last 3 years
• Ability to work 3x12-day shifts
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Approximately 16 hours of pre-start modules
• 12 hours of on-site orientation
• Permanent residence must be more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Nice To Haves

• LTAC experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for adult and geriatric patients, including those with dementia, autism, or behavioral health needs, in a med-surg/acute setting.
• Serve as charge nurse on assigned shifts: coordinate care, delegate tasks, and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and therapies; manage IV lines and ports; monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition.
• Perform and supervise wound care, ostomy/PEG care, and basic respiratory support including oxygen therapy as needed.
• Support discharge planning and transitions to long-term care or adult family homes; coordinate with PT, respiratory, social services, and case management.
• Document thoroughly in the electronic charting system and ensure continuity of care across shifts; participate in rounds and safety checks.

Benefits

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• 24/7 support for clinical, travel, and logistics needs
• Orientation and pre-start training provided
• Compliance and credentialing support
• Access to a supportive, interdisciplinary team environment focused on patient stabilization and placement
• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level