RN - 19492869

Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital • Tacoma, WA

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing care to a diverse patient population, with an emphasis on pediatric, critical care, and respiratory patients. Care may include patients with respiratory illnesses, medical conditions, trauma, cardiovascular and congenital heart conditions, and post-surgical needs. The role includes managing respiratory support and medical devices, administering therapies, patient education, and discharge planning. The nurse may float to MedSurg, the Emergency Department, or NICU as needed, including in Helping Hands or Constant Observer roles. CRRT care may be provided when the nurse is qualified and trained.

The facility has 152 beds, a Level II trauma center, and a Level IV NICU. Shifts may be days (0700–1900) or nights (1900–0700), with every other weekend required. Scrubs may be any color; hooded shirts and long sleeves must be capable of being pulled above the elbow. Candidates open to travel positions are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a clinical nursing setting.
• Proficiency in managing respiratory patients, including patients requiring high-flow oxygen, CPAP, or BiPAP.
• Experience managing patients with chronic illnesses, oncology needs, and immediate trauma cases.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Ability to float to MedSurg, the Emergency Department, or NICU as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care or Critical Care environment.
• Experience with CRRT and familiarity with the Prismax machine.
• Openness to travel positions.

Responsibilities

• Use aseptic and sterile techniques to support patient safety and care.
• Perform basic dressing changes.
• Manage ventilators, tracheostomies, and suctioning equipment.
• Manage G-tubes and J-tubes, including feeding protocols.
• Administer and manage intravenous therapies, including epidurals, PCAs, and drips.
• Insert and manage Foley catheters as required.
• Provide discharge planning and patient education.
• Provide CRRT care when qualified and trained, particularly using the Prismax system.
• Care for patients with respiratory ailments, trauma, cardiac issues, oncology needs, and other listed conditions.
• Float to MedSurg, the Emergency Department, or NICU as needed, including serving as Helping Hands or Constant Observer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed