RN Freestanding Emergency Department

RN Freestanding Emergency Department

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our state‑of‑the‑art free‑standing emergency department. We are committed to providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

Port Orchard, Washington.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of medical emergencies, including but not limited to: cardiac issues, respiratory distress, neurological events, gastrointestinal issues, and musculoskeletal injuries.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and physical examination.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Administer medications, perform procedures, and monitor patient responses to treatment.
• Educate patients and families about their condition, treatment plan, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in electronic medical records.
• Collaborate effectively with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, technicians, and support staff.
• Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, including infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.
• Sign on Bonus Available**

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
• Minimum 6 months previous RN experience preferred.
• Previous emergency experience or critical care experience within the last 2 years preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification within sixty days of hire, and maintained as current thereafter.
• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association. This location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post‑hire, with internal resources only.
• Completion of a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) class within twelve months of hire and maintained as current thereafter.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) within twelve months of hire; certification must be maintained as current thereafter.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six months of hire, and maintained as current thereafter.
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Certification (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within twelve months of hire; certification(s) must be maintained as current thereafter.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and/or Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification is preferred.

$42.43 - $71.67 /hour

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care