Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care - $2,177 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Olympia, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Medical-Surgical / Observation Unit in Olympia, WA

Looking for acute care nursing jobs in Olympia, Washington? Join a collaborative medical-surgical observation team and make a meaningful impact in a 13-week Travel Registered Nurse assignment supporting adult and geriatric patients.

This travel nursing opportunity in the Pacific Northwest offers competitive pay, a day shift schedule, and the chance to work in a dynamic acute care setting using Epic. Nurses who enjoy teamwork, variety, and fast-paced clinical support will thrive in this assignment.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Role: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care / Medical-Surgical Nurse
• Setting: Acute medical-surgical / observation unit
• Location: Olympia, WA 98506
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 9, 2026
• Charting System: Epic
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required to float to units within scope
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care, med-surg, or medical-surgical nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS certification
• Experience using the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system preferred
• Comfort caring for patients with complex medical, behavioral, and long length-of-stay needs
• Ability to float to similar medical-surgical units as needed
• Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate patient care to adult and geriatric patients in an acute care setting
• Manage a mix of long length-of-stay and medical observation patients
• Perform thorough assessments, administer medications, and monitor patient status throughout the shift
• Support patients with mobility, wound care, oxygen needs, feeding assistance, and other nursing interventions within scope
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote patient progress and safe discharge planning
• Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with the care team
• Adapt to changing patient needs while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and patient-centered care

Location Highlights

• Olympia offers a beautiful Pacific Northwest setting with a strong sense of community
• Enjoy convenient access to outdoor recreation, coastal scenery, and nearby city amenities
• The 98506 area provides a balanced setting that supports both work and downtime

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Olympia, Washington, and join a team dedicated to quality acute care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #507087. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Acute

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