RN / Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

University of Washington•Northwest, NC

50d•$46 - $84

About The Position

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time new employees joining UW Medicine UW Medical Center-Northwest - Emergency Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Night Shift Registered Nurse. WORK SCHEDULE 3x12 shift schedule Night shifts (7:00pm-7:30am) Rotating weekend shifts required ABOUT OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT We are a 22-bed Level IV Trauma Center with surgical capabilities and a designated Primary Stroke Center We are the frontline of complex, high-acuity patient care for an expanding community hospital We consistently hold 1:4 nurse to patient ratios We have been recognized for providing one of the fastest times to treatment for cardiac patients in the Seattle region Many of our RNs are Daisy Award Winners POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Our Emergency Department is fast-paced and a great match for RNs interested in supporting a diverse population from our local and regional communities We are proud of our culture, where open communication, mutual respect, shared goals, and a commitment to employee growth is shared by all ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center andâ¯Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the publicâ¯by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Requirements

1 year of recent RN work experience in an Emergency Department
ACLS
BLS
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