RN - Step Down

Details

Client Name
Providence Saint Peter Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Step Down

Job ID
38635904

Weekly Pay
$2225.16


Shift Details

Shift
12-Hour NOC

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/17/2026

End Date
02/16/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Opportunity

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a float nurse in a progressive care unit (PCU)/step-down unit. The ideal candidate will have experience across various medical settings and be comfortable adapting to the needs of different units within the institution.

Shift Details

• Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
• Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to a diverse patient population, including patients boarded from the emergency room (ER), telemetry, and medical-surgical units.
• Float as needed among various units depending on patient acuity and institutional needs.
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio that may vary from 1:4 to 1:6, depending on unit circumstances.
• Perform basic charge nurse responsibilities on smaller units, including managing staffing needs, bed flow, and coordination of care.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of charge nurse experience in a hospital setting required.
• Patient Care: Experience managing a patient ratio of 4-6.
• Charting System: Familiarity with EPIC charting system preferred.
• Licensure: Must possess a valid compact state license.
• Previous experience working in a short-term acute care facility is preferred.

Required Skills

• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Blood product administration
• Cardiac telemetry
• Care for ventilated patients
• Central line care/management
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Post-operative and pre-operative care for cardiology and neurosurgery patients
• Tracheostomy care/management
• Wound care, including use of wound vac

Work Environment

The position involves floating between different units within the hospital, including Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Medical Surgical (MS), and Telemetry. The candidate must be adaptable and able to collaborate with interdepartmental teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Location

This opportunity is available in Olympia, WA .

Additional Information

Applicants should be prepared to commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

The onboarding process includes orientation and completion of non-billable modules, which are necessary for compliance and quality training.

Client Details

Address
413 Lilly Road Northeast

City
Olympia

State
WA

Zip Code
98506