Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Lifepoint Health®; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Shift differential

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Trios Health is seeking a registered nurse to join the Recovery/PACU team in Kennewick, WA. This full-time, day-shift role offers a unionized environment with a wage scale of $42.14–$78.11 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will provide direct and indirect patient care, apply the nursing process, and collaborate with the healthcare team to meet patient needs while taking on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS, ACLS, TNCC required.
• One year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as assigned.
• Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments.
• Assesses and reassesses pain; uses appropriate pain management techniques.
• Provides patient care and communicates with patients of all ages.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and follows the six rights to minimise errors.
• Assists physicians with procedures and provides skilled nursing support.
• Delivers care within licensure scope and ensures patient safety.
• This position will take call.

Skills

RN license

ACLS

TNCC

BLS

Patient care

Education

BSN or ASN

Job description

Overview

At Trios Health, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritise your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you are valued as an employee and as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you will embrace a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Type

Full‑time (FT) | Day shift

Wage scale: $42.14 ‑ $78.11 per hour

This is a Union Position.

How You’ll Contribute

You will provide direct and indirect patient care in the Recovery/Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will meet the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and families, and communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient condition or responses to treatment.

Essential Functions

• Performs duties as assigned and requested.
• Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
• Assesses and reassesses pain; utilises appropriate pain management techniques.
• Provides patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and ensures correct administration following the six rights to minimise medication errors.
• Assists physicians with procedures and provides services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Performs treatments and delivers care within licensure scope.
• Ensures patient safety by performing all aspects of care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
• This position will take call.

What We Offer

• $10,000 ‑ $20,000 commitment‑incentive bonus based on experience.
• $2.25 ‑ $4.50 shift differential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts.
• Competitive paid time off and an extended illness bank package for full‑time employees.
• Income‑protection programmes: life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity‑theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance programme including mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN licence and possess a bachelor’s degree or associate degree from an accredited nursing school.

• BLS, ACLS, TNCC required.
• One year of experience required.

About Our Health System

Trios is a 111‑bed hospital located in Kennewick, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioural health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone, your experience matters.

Pay Transparency Notice

We do not have complete pay information. Please contact 833‑271‑4269 to report issues. For more information on your rights under Washington’s pay‑transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at https://lni.wa.gov.

EEO Statement

Trios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Trios is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.