Location: Olympia, WA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day 12-hour shifts, 3x12 (07:00 AM - 07:30 PM); examples include Sun-Tue, Mon-Wed, Thu-Sat; weekends required every other week (EOW); day shift

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage patient care in the emergency department to ensure safe, timely transitions
• Perform utilization review and case management activities, documenting decisions clearly in Epic
• Lead discharge planning and arrange necessary post-acute services, including DME orders when needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (social services, PT, respiratory, pharmacy, radiology) to optimize patient outcomes
• Conduct audits and needs assessments to maintain regulatory compliance and high-quality care
• Float across units (ICU, PCU, ED, Family Birth, Adult Medical) as needed to meet facility demands
• Apply Milliman/InterQual guidelines and CMS/DRG knowledge when appropriate to support utilization decisions

Qualifications

• Active WA Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years inpatient acute care experience required (HARD STOP); 3 years preferred
• Case management certification (CCM or ACM) preferred but not required
• Proven experience with Epic charting required
• Ability to float between like units within scope and adapt to variable schedules
• Comfort working in a short-term acute care environment with high daily census

Knowledge & Skills

• Case management, care coordination, and discharge planning expertise
• Utilization review and familiarity with Milliman Guidelines or InterQual Criteria
• Regulatory knowledge: CMS, DRG, HIPAA and OSHA basics
• Strong documentation skills in Epic
• Experience in Emergency Department, ICU and PCU/SDU/IMC/Obs settings
• Conducting audits, needs assessments and creating plans of care
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and maintain patient-centered focus

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move simple and comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your skills and input
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Professional development support and access to Epic training

Travel Perks: Explore Olympia, WA

Explore Olympia's charming downtown and the Washington State Capitol Campus, stroll along Percival Landing and the waterfront, and enjoy the local farmers market and cozy coffee shops. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike nearby trails, visit the scenic Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve, or take day trips to Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, Tacoma, or Seattle. Discover local breweries, waterfront parks, and easy access to Puget Sound for kayaking and beach walks.

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