Travel Registered Nurse Charge Acute Care Job

Travel temporary assignment for a Long Length of Stay / Acute Med-Surg RN in Olympia, Washington.

About the role

Assignment includes floating to like med-surg units as needed in a hospital setting with short-term acute care services. Local residents within 50 miles are not eligible for this travel assignment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care for adults and geriatrics in med-surg/long length of stay settings; manage complex care needs and behavioral considerations
• Administer medications and treatments (including wound care/Wound VAC, feeding-tube care, IV/port care, blood products, oxygen, drain management)
• Monitor patient status; respond to changes in condition; document in the electronic medical record
• Coordinate with physicians, case management, PT/OT, respiratory, pharmacy, and social services
• Assist with mobility and activities of daily living using lifts and mobility equipment; support rehabilitation and discharge planning
• Ensure patient safety and comfort; manage dementia/behavioral health needs; provide family education and updates
• Function as a unit resource and, when assigned, act as a charge nurse to support patient flow and care coordination

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in med-surg/acute care
• BLS certification required
• Ability to float to like med-surg units within skill set; not mid-shift
• Completion of pre-start training and annual compliance modules (approximately 16 hours; >20 hours requires approval); orientation of about 12 hours
• Two references covering 1 year within the last 3 years (required during compliance)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Traveler status with residency outside a 50-mile radius

Pay

Weekly pay range: $2,074–$2,149.

Schedule

3x12-hour days. Start date: 09/09/2026.

Benefits

• Fast credentialing and onboarding
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment