Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Tacoma, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a full-time Rehabilitation Registered Nurse for a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Tacoma, Washington. The nurse provides individualized, compassionate care to patients rebuilding strength, independence, and quality of life after severe injury or illness. Patients may be recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, spinal cord injury, trauma, amputation, or orthopedic injuries. The role works with RN-to-patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:6 and collaborates with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other rehabilitation professionals.

The schedule is day shift, three 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and advanced-scheduled holidays. The position is union-represented, with a listed wage range of $42.86–$70.31 per hour and a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for eligible applicants.

Applicants must hold a current Montana RN license or compact license. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins. An associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school and BLS certification are required. A BSN, ALS and CCRN certifications, and at least six months of acute-care Medical/Surgical experience are preferred.

Requirements

• Current state of Montana RN license or compact license; relocating nurses must update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Associate’s degree (ADN) from an accredited nursing school.
• BLS certification.
• Day-shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and advanced-scheduled holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
• ALS certification.
• CCRN certification.
• At least six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute-care setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate nursing care to patients recovering from serious injury, illness, or surgery.
• Assess patient needs, administer medications and treatments, and monitor progress toward rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with therapists, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families about recovery, self-care, medications, and discharge needs.
• Promote patient independence while supporting a safe and positive rehabilitation environment.
• Document care and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible-spending and health-savings accounts.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Income-protection programs, including life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program supporting mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree