Registered Nurse (Certified) — Same Day Surgery

St Joseph Medical Center; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Same Day Surgery unit in the Tacoma/Gig Harbor area. You will deliver compassionate, high-quality care, perform assessments, and implement care plans in a fast-paced surgical setting.

The role requires an accredited nursing program graduate, WA RN license on hire, and current BLS/CPR with ACLS and PALS timelines. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• WA RN license on hire.
• Minimum of one year OR experience.
• BLS/CPR by hire and ACLS within 90 days and PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, high-quality care in Same Day Surgery.
• Perform assessments and skilled procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes.
• Administer medications and document per policy.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Medication administration

Education

BSN degree

RN license (WA)

Tools

CPR

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Same Day Surgery unit in the Tacoma/Gig Harbor area. You will deliver compassionate, high-quality care, perform assessments, and implement care plans in a fast-paced surgical setting.

The role requires an accredited nursing program graduate, WA RN license on hire, and current BLS/CPR with ACLS and PALS timelines. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and outcomes.