Registered Nurse, Psych Emergency Services (PES), Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, Washington
RN
Posted Aug 14 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Psych Emergency Service
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 90% Day shift
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- SEIU 1199NW HMC RN
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
More role details
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Unit
- Psych Emergency Service · 10 beds
- Patients
- Assist patients who arrive at the Emergency Room in Psychiatric crisis.
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Pay differential
- BSN or Higher premium $1.00/hr.
- Certification differential
- Certification premium $1.25/hr
- Weekend differential
- Weekend shift differential $4.00/hr
- Overtime
- $46.97/hr
- Relocation
- Help offered
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
Join Harborview Medical Center's as a Psychiatry Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center is a Level I Adult and Pediatric trauma center as well as regional burn center for a four-state region; a teaching and research hospital for the University of Washington; and a public/safety-net hospital for our diverse community.
Working in the Psych Emergency Service unit is a unique opportunity for a psych nurse looking to take on the challenge of something different every day.
UNIT
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Assist patients who arrive at the Emergency Room in Psychiatric crisis.
Maintain a safe environment, as one of their primary tasks.
Patient assessment, and triage.
Department
10-bed unit
24/7 security
Schedule
90% Day shift
Requirments
Graduated from a accredited school of nursing
Have/obtain a WA state nursing license to practice
One or more years in psych nursing or acute care setting
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 public 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.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum
$46.97 hourly
Pay Range Maximum
$87.02 hourly
Other
Compensation
BSN or Higher premium $1.00/hr. Certification premium $1.25/hr Weekend
- shift differential $4.00/hr
Over time pay Relocation available
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
90.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit
Seiu 1199nw hmc RN
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .
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“One or more years in psych nursing or acute care setting” · from this posting
Requirements
- WA state nursing license
- Academic medical center
- Nursing
- Psychiatry
- RN License
- Hourly pay
- Overtime pay
- Mental health nursing expertise
- Triage
Place
- City
- Seattle, Washington
- Median rent
- $2,030/mo
- Local household income
- $123,860/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% above the national average
- Campus
- Harborview Medical Center
- Address
- 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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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The University of Washington is a major public research university whose healthcare system, UW Medicine, includes UW Medical Center-Montlake and other clinical facilities in Seattle, WA. The institution positions itself as a world-class university and its Human Resources office states…
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