RN / REGISTERED NURSE - SURGICAL SPECIALTIES CLINIC

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Surgical Specialties Clinic. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care for surgical patients, collaborating with healthcare teams, and performing critical procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Join a leading medical center known for its patient care and innovative practices.

Benefits

Generous benefits and work/life programs

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time new employees

BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour

Certification premium - $1.25/hour

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent nursing experience with surgical patients required.
• Active Registered Nurse license in Washington State mandatory.
• BLS certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care across the pre- and post-surgical continuum.
• Perform symptom assessments, wound care, and various nursing tasks.
• Collaborate closely with attending surgeons in patient management.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Experience

Wound Care

Symptom Assessment

Education

Active RN License in Washington State

BLS Certification

Job description

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RN / REGISTERED NURSE - SURGICAL SPECIALTIES CLINIC

RN / REGISTERED NURSE - SURGICAL SPECIALTIES CLINIC

Req #: 246628

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - SURGICAL SPECIALTIES

Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake

Posting Date: 06/11/2025

Closing Info: Closes On 06/17/2025

Other Compensation: In addition to base pay, this position may also be eligible for:

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour

Certification premium - $1.25/hour

Overtime pay

Union Position: Yes

Shift: First Shift

Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time new employees joining UW Medicine

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Surgical Specialties Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse.

WORK SCHEDULE

4x10 shift schedule

Day shifts only (7:00am-5:30pm)

Monday-Friday; the exact days worked may vary by week

Our clinic is closed on nights, weekends, and holidays

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Our Surgical Specialties Clinic offers care to patients undergoing both inpatient and outpatient procedures, including minimally invasive procedures, robotic surgeries, and video-assisted surgeries. This position will specifically support our emergency general surgery patients.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Work in close partnership with our attending surgeons and advanced practice providers

Review pertinent patient health history and physician orders in preparation for interventional procedures

Provide patient care across the pre- and post-surgical continuum

Perform symptom assessments, wound care, wound vac changes, drain pulls, staple/suture removals, PICC line care, central line blood draws, PORT access/de-access, and Foley catheter removal

Perform pre-operative education for patients in clinic, via phone, and via MyChart

Support the clinic with phone triage and MyChart follow-up

REQUIREMENTS

2 years of recent nursing experience with surgical patients; inpatient experience preferred

Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse license in Washington State

BLS

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .