Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Tele/PCU Float Pool. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical-surgical nursing and progressive care. This position requires flexibility as the role involves floating to various units based on staffing needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the float pool, including Med-Surg, General Surgery, Ortho Surgery, Short Stay Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oncology, and Telemetry & Progressive Care.
• Monitor and assess patient health and make critical decisions effectively.
• Administer medications and treatments as per physician’s orders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in patient education and advocacy.
• Adhere to best practices and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Valid nursing license in Washington or compact state.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical-surgical or progressive care setting.
• Experience with EPIC is required.
• Prior floating experience in a float pool or similar environment.

Shift and Schedule

• This position requires night shifts.
• Every other weekend is required, with holiday coverage as needed.
• Self-scheduling is allowed, but block scheduling is not available.

Patient Care Overview

• Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 4-5 patients for medical-surgical units and 3 patients for progressive care units.
• Common patient conditions include post-operative cases, strokes, congestive heart failure, and various surgical procedures.

Orientation and Training

Successful candidates will participate in a general hospital orientation, including unit-specific training sessions and software training.

Dress Code

The dress code for this role is royal blue scrubs.

Location

This position is located in the Seattle, WA area, with assignments across various regional facilities as needed.