PCU RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 65,959 - 111,420; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Silverdale is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality care in a telemetry monitored unit. The role requires skills in cardiac monitoring and critical assessments, with a focus on patient-first care. Candidates should have a nursing degree, relevant experience, and certifications including BLS and ACLS. The position offers a pay range of $47.88 - $80.88 per hour, reflecting the commitment to professional development and patient wellness.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing upon hire
• 1-2 years medical/surgical experience or senior practicum completion in a specialty area
• Must possess current Registered Nurse license in WA
• Quarterly AHA RQI competency certification required post-hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous cardiac monitoring and intervention.
• Initiate and manage complex cardiac-related infusions.
• Manage high-flow and bipap patients.
• Care for patients with acute neurological/neurosurgical events.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Patient-first mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, 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.

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.

This 32‑bed telemetry monitored unit houses PCU level of care with some medical/telemetry overflow as well. This is our primary stroke unit that also manages respiratory and cardiac patients. This unit is staffed at a 1:3‑4 patient ratio consistent with national standards of care.

Essential Duties

• Provides continuous cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition and intervention.
• Initiates and titrates multiple, complex cardiac‑related infusions at higher doses.
• Manages high‑flow & bipap patients.
• Manages patients with acute neurological/neurosurgical events.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing upon hire
• 1‑2 years med/surg experience or
• New graduate with completion of senior practicum in a specialty area (e.g., Critical Care, ED, PACU) or, for those with no previous PCU/ICU experience, must successfully complete the PCU residency or the critical care residency program
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification. Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post‑hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science Nursing and one year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire
• Previous PCU/ICU experience or
• Critical RN Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute
• Certified Neuroscience RN

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 over the years 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.

Pay Range

$47.88 - $80.88 /hour