Registered Nurse 2 (RN2) - Snoqualmie

State of Washington$89K — $146K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Washington State license to practice as a registered nurse
  • Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing
  • One year of professional nursing experience
  • Ability to take action to learn and grow
  • Ability to take action to meet the needs of others
  • Preferably two or more years of nursing experience working independently
  • One or more years of leadership experience in nursing

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and interventions
  • Perform initial medical screening and implement health programs
  • Educate and counsel residents, families, and staff on medical care
  • Administer pre and post-HIV test counseling and related education
  • Manage medical cases for youth with chronic conditions
  • Maintain medical records and schedule appointments
  • Provide first aid and emergency medical response

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance options
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare expenses
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions
  • Participation in a deferred compensation program for additional retirement savings
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for qualifying employees
  • Generous leave policies including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
Full Job Description
Salary : $89,400.00 - $146,592.00 Annually
Location : King County - Snoqualmie, WA
Job Type: Various Job Types
Job Number:
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Juvenile Rehabilitation: Echo Glen
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN2)

Location: Snoqualmie, WA

Closes: Open until filled

Salary: $42.82 - $70.21 Hourly, $89,400.00 - $146,592.00 Yearly. Supplemental shift differentials are applied for weekend hours, swing shift, and all hours worked between 6pm and 6am. The salary does not include an additional GHS/EGCC institution 5% premium or an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.

Work hours/shifts: Various. On-Call positions are typically pre-scheduled with variable shifts.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for Registered Nurses to perform activities and interventions that promote health, wellness, and safety for residents and staff at Echo Glen Children's Center, a Juvenile Rehabilitation maximum security residential facility.
The Opportunity:

We need your nursing skills to take charge of emergency medical situations and act as a liaison between the community and residents providing professional nursing services for youth committed by the courts to a secure juvenile rehabilitation institution. As an important member of the Health Center Team, you will treat residents according to physician orders and encourage resident accountability using the integrated treatment plan.
Some of what you'll do:
  • Provide professional nursing services including, but not limited to direct patient care such as assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and interventions relating to medical and/or psychiatric conditions.
  • Perform initial medical screening for youth at intake; implement infection control, Vaccine for Children VFC, and employee health and wellness programs.
  • Educate and counsel youth, families, and staff regarding medical and mental health care.
  • Provide pre and post-HIV test counseling including STI and Making Proud Choices curriculum and prenatal education.
  • Provide medical case management for youth with chronic or acute conditions; communicate with and instruct non-medical agency staff on treatment and care of youth.
  • Prepare and file medical documents; schedule appointments; perform basic data entry and retrieval functions using an electronic management information system.
  • Perform medical and psychiatric case management.
  • Administer Medications.
  • Administer prescribed medications per the physician's treatment orders and monitor medication assistance.
  • Provide first aid and first response emergency medical services for youth, visitors, and other employees.

Required qualifications:

Professionals who hold a valid Washington State license to practice as a registered professional nurse.

AND

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing, AND one year of professional nursing experience.

AND
  • The ability to take action to learn and grow.
  • The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
  • We are looking for someone who can work independently as an RN with little supervision and preferably two or more years of nursing experience.
  • One or more years of professional experience providing direction to staff as a lead or supervisor.
  • Previous work experience working in a Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility.

How do I apply?

Complete and submit your applicant profile.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
01

Do you have a current Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse OR have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse by start of employment?
  • Yes
  • No

02

In the space below enter your Washington State Registered Nurse license number.
03

Do you have at least one year of professional nursing experience?
  • Yes
  • No

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