RN Break Relief Medical Surgical Telemetry

St Joseph Medical Center; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA, is seeking an RN for Break Relief in Medical-Surgical Telemetry on the 7th floor. You will provide compassionate, high-quality care, perform skilled procedures, and implement patient care plans while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

A patient-first mindset and strong urgency will support patient recovery and your growth. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, WA RN licensure, and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care and perform skilled procedures on medical-surgical telemetry patients.
• Assess patients, document care plans, and communicate with interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications per physician orders and hospital policy.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

RN Break Relief Medical Surgical Telemetry 7th floor

As a Registered Nurse (RN), 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.

• 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.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire

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 the 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.