RN PACU

Commonspirit-Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care to hospitalized patients, guiding recovery and discharge planning. You will assess, medicate, treat, and monitor patients while collaborating with physicians to develop comprehensive care plans.

Ideal candidates have an active WA RN license and 1+ year acute care experience; CPR is required. ACLS certification is preferred for specialty areas.

Qualifications

• Active WA State RN license required.
• 1+ year of acute care RN experience.
• CPR certification required, renewed per policy.
• May require additional certifications for specialty areas.
• Graduation from accredited nursing program approved by WA Board.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Assess needs, administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to plan patient care.
• Prepare patients and families for discharge to home or alternative care.
• Demonstrate strong clinical skills and patient-centered communication.

Skills

RN license

Acute care experience

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Education

Accredited nursing program graduation (WA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Inpatient Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, skilled nursing services to patients requiring hospitalization, guiding them toward optimal health and functional recovery. Every day you will assess patient needs, administer medications, perform treatments, and continuously monitor patient conditions. You will collaborate seamlessly with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans, always preparing patients and their families for a successful discharge, whether to home or to another setting for continued care. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for every individual.

Job Requirements

Required

• Current WA State RN license
• One (1) or more years recent RN experience with acute care patients
• CPR certification is required every two (2) years or as specified by the work
• Other certifications may be required for specialty areas
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing

Preferred

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.