RN Cardiac ICU

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA, seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient‑centered care across the recovery pathway. You will perform assessments, administer medications, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to support optimal outcomes.

The role requires WA RN licensure, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and 1–2 years med/surg experience or a new graduate with critical care residency.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• WA state RN license and BLS; ACLS within 6 months.
• 1–2 years med/surg experience or new grad with critical care residency.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop care plans with holistic approach.
• Administer medications and document according to policy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Prepare patients for discharge and coordinate post-discharge needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

WA RN license

Tools

CPR (BLS)

ACLS

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

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.
• 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. Plans care appropriately based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments. Provides holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to patient within the scope of practice. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of available communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Populations Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.
• Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.
• Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care, for example, changes in patient condition, patient responses to intervention and reassessments of pertinent findings. Receives and assures appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician orders.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• 1-2 years med/surg experience and successful completion of critical care residency program or
• New graduate with completion of senior practicum in a specialty area i.e.: critical care, ED, PACU and successful completion of critical care residency program.
• Registered Nurse: WA
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting
• 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 upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation 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

$47.86 - $90.42 /hour