RN - Emergency Department, 0.9 FTE, Variable

PeaceHealth•Bellingham, WA

About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in its Emergency Department. This full-time position is 0.90 FTE with variable shifts starting at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., or 3:00 p.m. The RN works with an interdisciplinary team to care for patients with a wide range of acute and emergent healthcare needs, collaborating with physicians, specialists, patients, families, and other caregivers to support positive outcomes. The position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement, and multiple openings may be available. The role calls for a confident, compassionate nurse with strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills who thrives in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate values teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and safe, high-quality patient care. PeaceHealth describes a collaborative culture that supports nurses’ professional growth and well-being.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
Minimum one year of recent inpatient Emergency Department experience as an RN, or current orientation status with the ability to provide independent patient care within the department.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage cardiac patients, complex medical-surgical patients, pediatric patients, and multiple-trauma patients.
Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months after hire.
Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months after hire.
Obtain National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within 6 months after hire.
Obtain Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months after hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced emergency setting.
Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
Coordinate and delegate care in accordance with team member qualifications and competencies.
Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and caregivers to support exceptional care delivery.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and infection prevention initiatives.
Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing education and professional development.