Posting number: 2026-05929
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: BHHA
Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE 2
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Nursing
We have a great On-Call opportunity for you to join our nursing team at the Special Commitment Center (SCC) as a Registered Nurse 2 and make a meaningful impact. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with cognitive disabilities, supporting their health, well-being, and dignity. As part of a dedicated team, you’ll help foster a collaborative environment where inclusion, respect, and empowerment are at the core of everything we do.
Located in McNeil Island, our facility is surrounded by nature, wildlife, old history and amazing views of Mount Rainier and the beautiful Puget sound. We treat people who are detained and/or civilly committed and assists them in addressing their sexual offending histories.
We take pride in teamwork and positive energy channel into our day-to-day activities. Our staff is appreciated and extremely valuable in assisting with the rehabilitation and treatment of the residents we care for on a daily basis.
If you’re a dedicated nursing professional with a passion for mental health care, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. SCC employees also receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use. Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
Sunday to Wednesday 10:00PM - 8:00AM
Wednesday to Saturday 6:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday to Saturday 1200PM - 10:00PM
Who should apply?
Professionals with a valid Washington state license to practice as a Registered Nurse or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington state license by the start of employment
And a minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN.
Questions? Contact Alex Baclaan at alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov and reference 05929.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
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