RN / Registered Nurse - Emergency Department at UW Medical Center-Northwest
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The department is a 22-bed Level IV Trauma Center with surgical capabilities and Primary Stroke Center designation. It provides complex, high-acuity care to a growing community and maintains a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. The department has been recognized for fast cardiac treatment times in the Seattle region, and many of its nurses are Daisy Award recipients. The role provides emergency care to a diverse local and regional patient population. Nurses work in a culture emphasizing open communication, mutual respect, shared goals, and employee growth. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekend shifts required. UW Medical Center-Northwest is part of UW Medical Center, an acute care hospital with campuses in Montlake and Northwest. The Northwest campus provides emergency, inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, and therapeutic care on a 44-acre campus in north Seattle. UW Medicine is a health system that includes a medical school and research center and states that its mission is to improve public health by advancing medical knowledge, providing care, and preparing future health professionals.
Requirements
- One year of recent RN work experience in an Emergency Department.
- ACLS certification.
- BLS certification.
- Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
Responsibilities
- Assess and triage patients upon arrival.
- Stabilize patients with life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs.
- Administer medications and fluids.
- Respond quickly when emergent issues arise.
- Work alongside emergency department physicians, cardiac care professionals, social workers, and paramedics.
- Support patients with trauma, cardiac, stroke, and behavioral health needs.
- Provide personalized patient care with compassion and dignity.
Benefits
- BSN or higher premium of $1.00 per hour.
- Certification premium of $1.25 per hour.
- Night premium of $5.00 per hour.
- Weekend premium (Fridays and Saturdays) of $4.00 per hour.
- Sunday night premium of $3.00 per hour.
- Overtime pay.
- Benefits information is available through the UW staff benefits website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
