RN / Registered Nurse - Progressive Care at UW Medical Center-Northwest

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Northwest - Special Care Unit (SCU) has an outstanding opportunity for a Night Shift Registered Nurse. We are a stepdown, progressive care floor with telemetry services, offering 17 individual rooms for patients. We consistently hold 1:3 and 1:4 nurse to patient ratios and pride ourselves on delivering dedicated intermediary care to patients who have been discharged from our ICU and our 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

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

• BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour
• Certification premium - $1.25/hour
• Night premium - $5.00/hour
• Weekend premium (Fridays & Saturdays) - $4.00/hour
• Sunday night premium - $3.00/hour
• Overtime pay
• For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level