Job Description
Registered Nurse – School Nurse
Location: Federal Way, WA
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 34 weeks (10/27/2025 – 06/16/2026)
Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday–Friday)
Pay: $50/hour
Job Description
ATC Healthcare is hiring an experienced and compassionate School Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct healthcare support to students. The RN will play a vital role in promoting student health, safety, and academic success by managing chronic conditions, administering medications, and coordinating care plans in collaboration with families and staff.
Openings are available for both full-time and part-time assignments across elementary, middle, and preschool levels. Each position focuses on students requiring specialized medical care such as tracheostomy and ventilator management, suctioning, G-tube feedings, and medication administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to students with acute, chronic, or special medical needs during school hours.
- Administer medications and perform procedures including tracheostomy and ventilator management, suctioning, and G-tube feedings.
- Monitor students’ health conditions and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately.
- Collaborate with families, healthcare providers, and educational staff to develop and implement Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs).
- Educate staff and caregivers on health procedures, medication administration, and emergency protocols.
- Maintain accurate and confidential health records following district and state regulations.
- Promote health education, disease prevention, and wellness within the school community.
- Respond to health emergencies promptly and coordinate care with parents and emergency personnel.
- Uphold all infection control, safety, and district healthcare policies.
Available Assignments
Full-Time Opportunities
* Middle School Nurse:
- Spanish-speaking preferred
- Provides suctioning, G-tube feedings, and medication administration
- No trach/vent currently (may be required in the future)
* Elementary School Nurse:
* Responsible for trach/vent management, suctioning, medications, and G-tube feedings
Part-Time Opportunity
* Preschool Nurse (½-day schedule, Monday–Friday):
* Performs trach/vent management, suctioning, medication administration, and G-tube feedings
Qualifications
- Active Washington State RN license (required).
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
- Minimum of 1 year of pediatric, school, or public health nursing experience (required).
- BLS certification (required).
- Proficiency in tracheostomy and ventilator management, suctioning, and G-tube feeding (required).
- Excellent assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with school teams.
- Spanish-speaking ability preferred for the middle school role.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and recent tuberculosis test required.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals
- Flexible scheduling and recruiter support
About ATC Healthcare
ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.
Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work,