Registered Nurse; RN - Emergency Room Night Shift

Description

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As part of the Emergency Department team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard.

• Location: Anacortes, WA (Onsite)
• Schedule: Days / 1 FTE
• Salary Range: $37.64 – $71.35 per hour
• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
• Shift Differentials:
  • Night: +$4.75/hr
  • Weekend: +$4.00/hr
  • BSN Premium: +$1.00/hr
  • Certification Premium: +$1.00/hr

• Provide direct care to patients from infancy to adulthood.
• Demonstrates understanding of triage principles for life‑threatening, urgent, and non‑emergent categories of ED patients and takes appropriate actions.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments, determining correct dosage calculations in accordance with approved nursing standards.
• Utilizes the 5‑step nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) to provide patient care.
• Participates in communication and problem‑solving with patients, significant others, the health team, and other departments.
• Assesses the knowledge level of patients and significant others, then determines each patient’s priority of needs.
• Teaches patients about their health needs, including treatments, self‑care, precautions, and access to future assistance by the health care team.
• Documents appropriate components of the nursing process according to established standards.
• Assesses own learning needs, establishes priorities, and develops an action plan.
• Promotes and maintains a high level of confidentiality for self and others, respecting patient rights.
• Provides input to the annual budget.
• Demonstrates positive interaction with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co‑workers, subordinates, patients, and visitors.
• Meets the regular attendance standard, stays at or below average sick leave utilization, and completes 8 hours of stroke or related education per year.
• Performs other duties as delegated by director.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Washington State RN license.
• Nurses with Emergency Department
  
  Experience:
  • Current AHA BLS certification.
  • Current AHA ACLS certification.
  • Current ENPC or PALS certification (current or completed within 60 days of hire).
  • Proof of completion of Trauma Nurse Care Curriculum (TNCC) at least once in career.
• Nurses without Emergency Department
  
  Experience:
  • Current AHA BLS certification.
  • Current AHA ACLS certification.
  • PALS completion within 60 days of hire.
  • ENPC completion within 90 days of hire.
  • Trauma Nurse Care Curriculum (TNCC) completion within 6 months of hire.
• Can identify emergent situations and remain calm and professional during emergencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan and can identify each patient’s age‑specific requirements.
• Responds constructively and sensitively to verbal and non‑verbal behavior of patients, families, visitors, peers, and other hospital personnel.
• Accepts constructive criticism and takes action to improve.
• Performs position responsibilities with emotional maturity.

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high‑quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth, plus a robust benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and extended illness benefits.
• Life insurance and long‑term disability coverage.
• Vested retirement contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Employee recognition events and a supportive, community‑focused team.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.