New to Specialty RN - PACU STARTS MAY 26, 2026

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

9h•$48 - $87

About The Position

This is a training RN position for experienced nurses with at least three years of nursing experience who are interested in learning a new specialty in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). We provide 12-16 weeks of training depending on skill set and progress. This New to Specialty position starts on May 26, 2026. After training is completed, a minimum 0.75 FTE for two years. Will be assigned 3-4 call shifts per month after completion of training.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
Minimum 3 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year experience in acute care setting.
1 year of ICU, ED or monitored unit experience preferred.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
ACLS by date of hire
PALS within 6 months of hire
Completion of unit competencies for peri-anesthesia care within probationary period or first 4 months if an employee transfer
Ability to learn proficiency in airway management/adjuncts and airway emergencies
Ability to identify basic EKG rhythms and related necessary interventions
Basic Understanding of Hemodynamic monitoring and equipment
Basic Understanding of Pain Management and related pharmacology
Basic Understanding of Cardiac and emergency medication pharmacology

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing.
National certification in area of specialty including CCRN or BCEN
Proficiency with IV skills and techniques
Experience in the Charge and Preceptor roles

Responsibilities

Assess and identify appropriate nursing diagnoses, plans, implements and evaluates patients’ care.
Develop, update, and coordinate the patient’s plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the care continuum.
Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Perform and maintain currency of essential competencies as required by specific area of hire and populations served
Effectively advocate for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve
Foster a learning environment for patient/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team including students; facilitate formal and informal learning for patient/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community
Accountable for safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence, and best practice into nursing care; use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes.
Align patient safety, self-safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes
Engage in ongoing professional development, practices to the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the Nursing Social Policy Statement, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards
Lead and coordinate teams, appropriately delegates, coordinates care and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge
Performs other duties as assigned.