RN Emergency Department
Seattle, Washington
Posted Aug 27
- Unit
- ER
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Washington is $44/hr, across 572 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Inpatient Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, skilled nursing services to patients requiring hospitalization, guiding them toward optimal health and functional recovery.
Every day you will assess patient needs, administer medications, perform treatments, and continuously monitor patient conditions. You will collaborate seamlessly with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans, always preparing patients and their families for a successful discharge, whether to home or to another setting for continued care.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for every individual.
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Job Requirements
Required
- Current WA State RN license
- One (1) or more years recent RN experience with acute care patients
- CPR certification is required every two (2) years or as specified by the work
- Other certifications may be required for specialty areas
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing
Preferred
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
Pay Range
$47.12 - $88.77 / hour
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Requirements
- Required
- Current WA State RN license
- One (1) or more years recent RN experience with acute care patients
- CPR certification is required every two (2) years or as specified by the work
- Other certifications may be required for specialty areas
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing
Place
- City
- Seattle, Washington
- Median rent
- $2,030/mo
- Local household income
- $123,860/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% above the national average
- Address
- 925 SENECA ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98101
- CMS overall rating
- 5 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 222
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Seattle area index 111.1, where 100 is the national average.
Seattle pairs Pacific Northwest natural beauty with top-tier healthcare employers. Nurses enjoy outdoor access to Puget Sound and the Cascades, plus coffee culture and distinct neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Ballard. Expect rainy winters, mild summers, and a tech-driven economy that keeps the metro buzzing year-round.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
Workplace: VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER.
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Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. The windows matter.
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