Registered Nurse / Long Term Acute Care

Job Summary:
Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse in Olympia, Washington. This position involves providing specialized nursing care to patients with complex medical needs, including long length of stay patients, some of whom require heavy care, behavioral support, and management of various diagnoses such as dementia, autism, and psychosis. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient assessment, and care planning to facilitate patient baseline improvement and placement.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification, 1 year of nursing experience, experience with medical-surgical units, charting proficiency in EPIC (Electronic Patient Information Charting system), and ability to manage patient ports, feeding tubes, wound care, and multiple chronic conditions.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with long length of stay patients, behavioral health, and skilled in managing complex care needs.
• Float: Will float to similar units within scope of practice to meet department needs.
• Additional Information: The unit has a daily census of approximately 18 adult and geriatric patients, including acute medical cases and long-term care residents. Patients often require assistance with mobility, medication administration in various forms, and behavioral management. Care involves assessments, vitals, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. Equipment such as lifts, wheelchairs, and mobility aids are available to support patient care.
• Submittal Details: Must provide two references covering at least one year within the last three years, including charge RN or lead references. Completion of non-billable modules averaging 16 hours, with prior approval for hours exceeding 20, is required. Modules are completed pre-start and annually, with self-reported completion records.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.