Travel School Registered Nurse | Kent, Washington

apartment Sunbelt Staffing location_onKent, WA 98030, US

A traveling Registered Nurse position is available, providing specialized healthcare support within a school setting in Kent, WA. This role is designed for an RN with active Washington licensure, offering a unique mix of preschool health room duties combined with dedicated one-on-one nursing care for a student at Kent Meridian High School. The schedule consists of 32.5 hours weekly, split between working in the preschool health room on Mondays and Wednesdays, and providing 1:1 support at Kent Meridian High School on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Key responsibilities include:

Administering care for a student requiring G-tube feeding via a Mickey button, initiating feeding upon arrival and concluding it before departure on the bus.
Assisting and collaborating with paraprofessionals for routine checks and minor care needs during the school day.
Supporting and training the students family members, including siblings who are actively involved and cooperative in the care process.
Engaging in bus transport with the student, ensuring health and safety while on board.
Coordinating with the building nurse at Kent Meridian High School for additional support and continuity of care.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

Active Washington state RN license.
Prior 1:1 nursing experience in a school or pediatric setting.
Comfort working across multiple settings, including preschool health rooms and secondary school environments.
Ability to collaborate with families and school staff effectively.
Experience with G-tube feeding and pediatric nursing care.

Benefits of this travel nursing role include exposure to diverse school health environments, professional support frameworks, and a chance to make a direct impact in a students academic and personal health journey. The position offers competitive compensation aligned with RN standards.

Qualified candidates seeking a dynamic and meaningful school-based nursing opportunity in Kent, WA, are encouraged to apply.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.00 to $78.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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