RN​/Registered Nurse - Medical Telemetry Unit at UW Medical Center-Northwest

Position: RN / Registered Nurse - Medical Telemetry Unit at UW Medical Center-Northwest
Job Description

UW Medical Center-Northwest - Medical Telemetry has an outstanding opportunity for a Rotating Shift (days and nights) Registered Nurse.

WORK SCHEDULE

* 36 hours per week

* 3x12 shift schedule

* This position works a mix of rotating day shifts and night shifts - additional details will be provided in the interview

* Some weekend shift work will be required

ABOUT OUR MEDICAL TELEMETRY UNIT

* We are a general medical unit with a full cardiac telemetry and rehabilitation program

* We offer 36 beds for patients

* We consistently hold 1:4 and 1:5 nurse to patient ratios

* Our RNs work in close partnership with our physicians and our certified nursing assistants

* We are proud to offer a breadth of training opportunities for our staff, including stroke training and advanced EKG training

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

* We welcome new and experienced RNs to join our team - training will be provided to nurses who are transitioning into telemetry care for the first time

* Be part of a close-knit inpatient hospital unit where everyone's contributions are recognized

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide evidence-based nursing services to an acutely ill patient population, including post-stroke patients

* Monitor heart rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment

* Identify care needs

* Assess and manage pain

* Provide personalized care with compassion, dignity, and respect

REQUIREMENTS

* Active BLS

* Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses:
Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes:
Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center
- Montlake, UW Medical Center
- Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$45.59 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$83.64 hourly

Other Compensation:

BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour
Certification premium - $1.25/hour
Night premium - $5.00/hour
Weekend premium - $4.00/hour
Sunday night premium - $3.00/hour
Overtime pay

Benefits:

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Shift:

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

90.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WSNA UWMC Northwest

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world.…