RN / Registered Nurse - Orthopedic / Neurosurgery Unit at UW Medical Center-Northwest
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest - Orthopedic/Neurosurgery Unit (1E Surgical) is hiring Registered Nurses. We are currently hiring RNs who can work 3x12s on the night shift (7:00pm-7:30am), 3x12s on the day shift (7:00am-7:30pm), or 3x12s on the rotating shift (a mix of day shifts and night shifts). All RNs must be available to work rotating weekend shifts. We are a 43-bed unit at a community hospital. We support low acuity telemetry patients, general medical patients, and orthopedic and neurosurgery surgery patients. Common surgical procedures on our floor include knee, hip, and joint replacements, calcified bone treatments, neck surgeries, and laminectomies. Our staffing grid consistently allows for 1:4 and 1:5 nurse to patient ratios. Join a close-knit team where everyone’s contributions are recognized and provide life-changing care to our patients. We welcome new and experienced RNs to join our floor.
Requirements
- BLS
- Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
- Equivalent education or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license or certification.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside physicians and surgeons in a medical-surgical hospital setting
- Perform musculoskeletal health exams
- Support pre-operative patients
- Administer and monitor pain medication
- Treat injuries with wound dressing or casting
- Help post-surgical patient increase their mobility
- Accurately document patient care outcomes in Epic
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
