RN / Registered Nurse - Progressive Care at UW Medical Center-Northwest
University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA
•$46 - $84•Onsite
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest - Special Care Unit (SCU) has an outstanding opportunity for a Night Shift Registered Nurse. This is a stepdown, progressive care floor with telemetry services, offering 17 individual rooms for patients. The unit consistently holds 1:3 and 1:4 nurse to patient ratios and prides itself on delivering dedicated intermediary care to patients who have been discharged from the ICU and procedural units. Training will be provided to experienced hospital nurses who are transitioning into stepdown care for the first time. Join a close-knit team that values camaraderie and collaboration.
Requirements
- BLS
- ACLS
- Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
- 1 year of recent inpatient hospital RN work experience
Nice To Haves
- BSN (or higher) premium
- Certification premium
- Night premium
- Weekend premium (Fridays & Saturdays)
- Sunday night premium
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to a critically ill patient population, including patients experiencing cardiac abnormalities, vascular illness, and diabetic ketoacidosis
- Work alongside physicians and care managers
- Assess heart and lung conditions using telemetry equipment
- Administer IV medications, including heparin drips
- Administer vasoactive medications
- Educate patients and their families on ongoing care plans
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
