Registered Nurse (RN)

About the Facility

Location: Olympia, WA

Bed Capacity: 107 beds

COVID Vaccination Requirement: Required

General Information

• Bed Configuration: 8 rooms, 3 hallways
• Experience Requirement: Minimum of 2 years required; first-time travelers not accepted

Patient Types

Care for patients ranging from neonates to geriatric, with acuity levels from clinic to critical care.

Patient Ratios

1:4 patient-to-nurse ratio for both day and night shifts.

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Licensure: RN
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, MHS tele exam; CPI or MOAB preferred

Skills Required

Candidates must possess a general Emergency Room skill set, including experience with ETOH/drug abuse, cardiac issues, and orthopedic care. The facility is in the process of becoming a certified stroke center. Please note, dialysis experience is not required.

Support on the Unit

• CNA/Tech Support:
  • 2 techs available 7-7
  • 1 tech at 11
  • 1 tech at 3
  • 1 overnight tech for splints, EKGs, lab draws
• Resource Nurse: Available from 9-9 most days
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24-7
• Hospitalist Services: 24-7
• Telemetry Monitoring: Both bedside and at the nurses’ station

Technology & Equipment

• Electronic Medical Records: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Monitors: GE

Orientation

Orientation includes:

• 4 hours with the clinical educator covering badge issuance, login setup, unit tour, and policies/procedures
• 2-3 shifts on the unit for hands-on experience
• Approximately 2-3 weeks of working “in the numbers” to understand flow and resources, before transitioning to a new graduate
• Traveler Telemetry Competency requirement must be completed and passed prior to start, with an assessment conducted by SimpliFi Compliance

Scheduling

• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holiday Expectations: Varies
• RTO Approval Required
• Shift Times: New graduates will orient on 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Schedule Cycle: 6-week rotation

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free