RN PACU

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care to hospitalized patients in the Seattle area. You will assess needs, administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor patient conditions while coordinating with physicians and the broader care team to create and adjust care plans.

You will guide families through discharge planning, ensuring safe transitions to home or another appropriate setting.

Qualifications

• Current WA State RN license.
• One year or more of recent RN experience with acute care patients.
• CPR certification every two years or per employer policy.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Other certifications may be required for specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing services to hospitalized patients and guide recovery.
• Assess needs, administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to develop care plans.
• Prepare patients and families for discharge to home or other care settings.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient-centered care

Communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (WA Board approved)

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.