Float RN

CommonSpirit Health; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Puget Sound area is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Float/Flex Team. You will deliver compassionate, high-quality care, perform assessments, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

The role emphasizes keen assessment, critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset in a fast-paced environment. Current WA RN license and Basic Life Support are required; advanced certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• WA RN license upon hire.
• BLS/CPR required at hire; ACLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients holistically (physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, spiritual).
• Gathers data relevant for patient care.
• Implements and evaluates patient interventions and outcomes.
• Administers, oversees and documents medication administration as ordered by the practitioner.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

CPR

ACLS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Float/Flex Team, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery while presenting a positive attitude and being reliable,

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.

To thrive in this vital 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.
• Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assesses patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs.
• Gathers data relevant for patient care.
• Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. , upon hire and
• Previous E.D. experience current within the last 2 years preferred, or
• Critical care experience, current within the last 2 years preferred or
• New graduate or RNs without E.D. or Critical Care experience AND successful completion of the Med-Surg residency program, additional E.D. residency courses and additional Critical Care residency courses. and
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 30 Days and

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 120 Days or
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, within 120 Days or
• Trauma Nurse Core Course, within 120 Days or
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 120 Days or
• Certified Emergency Nurse, within 120 Days or
• Critical RN Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute, within 120 Days or
• Certified Neuroscience RN, within 120 Days

Where You'll Work

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.