Medical Surgical Specialty – RN

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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• Sign on Bonus
• Education Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation Assistance

Located on the eighth floor of St. Michael Medical Center, this 32-bed (private room) telemetry-capable unit specializes in post-surgical care (bariatric, general, GYN, urology) and overflow medical patients, serving adolescents to geriatric populations.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients’ well-being and recovery. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You’ll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

• The expert nursing team operates with tailored staff-to-patient ratios, collaborating with Peri-Op teams and utilizing continuous education to provide high-quality care, with assignments based on patient acuity, complexity, and staff skill mix. All nursing staff maintain competency through continuing education, department in-services, and annual updates of unit specific competencies.
• Clinical Care & Assessment:
  Provides holistic, evidence-based nursing care, including patient assessments, medication administration, and discharge planning in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Documentation & Compliance:
  Accurately documents patient care, adheres to hospital policies, and ensures timely execution of physician orders.
• Professionalism & Competence:
  Maintains professional growth, accountability for mandatory requirements, and cultural competence to meet the specific needs of patient populations.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Registered Nurse license: WA

Minimum 6 months previous RN experience required.

Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.

Preferred:

• BSN degree
• One year of related work experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Specialty certification, as appropriate to the assigned work unit, is strongly preferred.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — in the communities we serve.

This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

$47.88 – $80.88 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.