Recovery Services Registered Nurse

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Recovery Services RN, we utilize a team approach for both patient care and the onboarding of new team members. Surgery types performed here include Open Heart, Vascular, General, Orthopedic, Breast, ENT, GYN, and Urologic surgeries. Patient acuity ranges from simple outpatient procedures to complex surgeries for patients with multiple health issues. We provide care and services to a large regional area, including all of Kitsap County and extending as far north as Port Townsend and Port Angeles along the Straits of Juan de Fuca.

Our Perioperative area averages 17 operating rooms, supported by three Pre‑op units and three PACU Phase 1 and Phase 2 units.

Every day, the Pre‑op/PACU RN is responsible for providing perianesthesia nursing care to all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures. Qualified candidates will assume responsibility and accountability for the direct and indirect implementation of the patient’s plan of care in both Pre‑op and PACU Phase 1 and Phase 2.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient‑first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast‑paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Adheres to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility.
• Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.
• Identifies opportunities for, and participates in, performance/quality improvement activities to improve clinical outcomes, healthcare delivery systems and address patient safety / satisfaction and cost containment.
• Prepares patient for examination/procedure, routinely explains delays. Assesses, monitors, and intervenes as indicated during and post examination or procedure.
• Provides health care education and guidance to patient and/or families. Educates regarding results, findings and diagnoses to patient and/or patient’s family within scope of practice.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience with airway emergencies, (i.e. laryngospasms, airway obstruction, stridor and arrest), upon hire.
• Graduate of ICU residency with a minimum of six months ICU experience.
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support – CPR, upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days and.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 6 – months.

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire.
• Minimum of 2 years current experience in an acute, inpatient PACU setting within the last 3 years.
• Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse, upon hire.
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse, upon hire.

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.