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Detox Clinic - RN

Amergis

Tacoma, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$60 Per Hour
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Support, Compensation and Benefits, Emergency Response, Establish Priorities, Government, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Insurance, Intramuscular Injections, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medications, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Public Health, Radiography, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk, State Laws and Regulations, Subcutaneous Injections, Time Management
LOCATION
Tacoma, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Public Health Clinic (Contract) Location: Tacoma, WA 98418 Pay: $50-$60/hour (based on experience and education) Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM Duration: Approximately 8 weeks (possible extension through end of August) Start Date: Within 2 weeks of offer Type: Local candidates only Overview We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to support a fast-paced Public Health Clinic in Tacoma. This role focuses heavily on opioid treatment program (OTP) support, triage, and direct patient care. You'll work alongside ARNPs and help lead MA and LPN staff to keep patient care running smoothly and safely. This is a great fit for someone who is confident, organized, and comfortable making clinical decisions in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities + Conduct patient assessments, including medical history, vital signs, and withdrawal scoring + Triage walk-in patients based on symptoms, withdrawal severity, overdose risk, and medical needs + Identify potential emergencies and prioritize care appropriately + Communicate patient status and clinical impressions to ARNPs using SBAR format + Perform advanced phlebotomy and administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections + Respond to medical emergencies (e.g., unresponsive patients, altered mental status) using BLS skills and Narcan as appropriate + Interpret and escalate critical lab results in a timely manner + Collaborate with ARNPs to guide patient care and next steps + Direct and delegate tasks to MA and LPN staff based on patient acuity and staff skill level + Support clinic flow and maintain awareness of medication processes and protocols Qualifications + Active Washington State RN license + Comfortable in a medium- to fast-paced clinical environment + Strong clinical judgment and triage skills + Experience with or knowledge of: + Opioid withdrawal care (OTP experience a plus, not required) + HIV and STI care + Advanced phlebotomy skills + Skilled in IM and subcutaneous injections + Experience responding to medical emergencies and performing BLS interventions + Familiarity with Narcan administration preferred Benefits + Weekly pay + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) options Why This Role This is a hands-on, impactful opportunity to support public health efforts in your local community. You'll be part of a collaborative clinical team while working in a role where your skills directly support patient safety and recovery. The Registered Nurse - Clinic/Wellness/Immunization works in a variety of either remote or clinic locations to serve a specific population's health and wellness needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments effectively and efficiently to provide quality appropriate care in accordance with facility's policies and protocols. These variety of sites include but are not limited to community or employment immunization clinics, wellness clinics, job safety and workers compensation sites and travel health clinics from pediatric to geriatric age populations. **Minimum Requirements:** + Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices + One year experience as a nurse in a clinic or immunization setting preferred + Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice + Current CPR if applicable + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years of age **Benefits** At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. **About Amergis** Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Job Category:** Nursing **Job Function:** Nursing | RN | RN - Clinic / Wellness / Immunization **Job Type:** Contract - Full Time **Setting:** Healthcare Facilities **Position Type:** Healthcare **Office Number:** 0294 **Contract Duration:** 8 **Pay Rate:** $2200 / Week **Date Posted:** 2026-06-09T21:33:20

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