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

Job Description UW Medical Center-Northwest
- Orthopedic/Neurosurgery Unit (1E Surgical) is hiring Registered Nurses .WORK SCHEDULE Multiple positions available .We are currently hiring RNs who can work 3x12s on the night shift (7:00pm-7:30am), 3x12s on the day shift (7:00am-7:30pm), or 3x12s on the rotating shift (a mix of day shifts and night shifts)
All RNs must be available to work rotating weekend shifts DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION We are a 43-bed unit at a community hospital

We support low acuity telemetry patients, general medical patients, and orthopedic and neurosurgery surgery patients

Common surgical procedures on our floor include knee, hip, and joint replacements, calcified bone treatments, neck surgeries, and laminectomies

Our staffing grid consistently allows for 1:4 and 1:5 nurse to patient ratios POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Join a close-knit team where everyone’s contributions are recognized

Provide life-changing care to our patients

We welcome new and experienced RNs to join our floor PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Work alongside physicians and surgeons in a medical-surgical hospital setting

Perform musculoskeletal health exams

Support pre-operative patients

Administer and monitor pain medication

Treat injuries with wound dressing or casting

Help post-surgical patient increase their mobility

Accurately document patient care outcomes in EpicREQUIREMENTSBLSActive licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State Equivalent education or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license or certification.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWESTUW 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 FURTHERUW 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:$46.97 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:$86.17 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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