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Med Surg RN

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Covington Medical Center

Covington, Washington

We’re seeking a staff RN to join our incredible hospital-based team.

Posted Sep 29

Shift and hours
Nights · 12 hour shifts FTE: 0.6 FTE_, Shift: Nights_, Schedule: 12 hour shifts, alternating Weekends_2 shifts · 24 hours a week
Unit and setting
MedSurg · Hospital
License
RN license Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
Term
Permanent FTE: 0.6 FTE_, Shift: Nights_, Schedule: 12 hour shifts, alternating Weekends_0.6 FTE

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS) Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS) Check your license
Certification
BLS Certification Current BLS Certification required
Certification
ACLS or NALS or PALS or TNCC or NRP certification, as required by facility or department

Preferred

Certification
Certification in specialty area Certification in specialty area preferred
Education
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience
One (1) year of experience in acute care setting One (1) year of experience in acute care setting preferred
Experience
acute care setting experience

What it pays

Against similar roles
Washington staff median is $56/hrWashington staff postings that state pay run $36/hr to $76/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $69/hr, across 1,332 postings. This posting's $49/hr to $94/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
Tuition assistance
Offered
Pay reviews
pay influenced by skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.
Pay reviews
pay reflective of union contract pay scale step aligned with years of experience If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.If this position is associated with a union contract

Benefits

  • Benefitsmedical benefitsWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
  • Benefitsdental benefits
  • Benefitsretirement benefits
  • Benefitspaid time off
  • BenefitsCompetitive tuition assistanceCompetitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
  • Benefitsaward-winning residencies
More benefits (8)
  • Benefitsfellowships
  • Benefitscareer development
  • BenefitsGenerous PTOGenerous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
  • BenefitsCode Lavender
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance Programs
  • medical
  • dental
  • tuition assistance

The role and schedule

Union
pay step aligned with union contract where applicable
Day to day
organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis You will organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis
Day to day
utilize nursing education and experience to deliver care using nursing process per hospital policies, procedures and protocols You will utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols
Day to day
collaborate with nursing team to improve quality of care, patient experience, and cost reduction Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction
Day to day
foster a learning environment for patients, families, nursing staff, and health care team Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff and members of the health care team
Day to day
advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting autonomy, dignity, and health of diverse patients Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds
Weekends
alternating Weekends FTE: 0.6 FTE_, Shift: Nights_, Schedule: 12 hour shifts, alternating Weekends_
Details
four-story, 58-bed hub

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.

Covington Medical Center logo
Covington Medical Center
Hospital
Multicare Covington Medical Center
Address
17700 SE 272ND ST, COVINGTON, WA, 98042
CMS rating
3 of 5 stars
Beds
57
RN residency
Multicare Health System RN TTP Program at MultiCare Covington Medical Center, accredited through Jan 2028

About MULTICARE COVINGTON MEDICAL CENTER

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 0.6 FTE_, Shift: Nights_,

Schedule

  • 12 hour shifts, alternating Weekends_

Position Summary

We’re seeking a staff RN to join our incredible hospital-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your specialized training, knowledge, and nursing care with a multidisciplinary approach.

It’s an exciting time to be a nurse at MultiCare. We are on a journey to become a best-in-class nursing organization. Together, we are creating an environment where nurses are owners in the clinical decision-making process, are well connected, have open communication with their colleagues, feel supported to develop professionally, and understand the future of nursing at MultiCare.

Responsibilities

  • You will organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis
  • You will utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols
  • Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction
  • Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff and members of the health care team
  • Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds

Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
  • Current BLS Certification required
  • ACLS or NALS or PALS or TNCC or NRP certification, as required by facility or department
  • Certification in specialty area preferred
  • One (1) year of experience in acute care setting preferred

About Covington Medical Center

MultiCare Covington Medical Center, a four-story, 58-bed hub, serves southeast King County with inpatient and outpatient surgical care, a birth center, primary and specialty care, urgent care, 24-hour Emergency Department, pharmacy, lab and imaging services. Clinicians benefit from a neighborhood-focused, team-oriented culture, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a rapidly growing community.

About the Covington Community

Covington is a friendly King County community with easy access to Seattle, Kent, Auburn and Maple Valley. With over 150 acres of parks, trails, waterways and sports facilities — plus a year-round aquatic center — the city provides abundant outdoor and family-friendly activities. Covington combines small-town charm with convenience and connectivity, offering a strong sense of community and an exceptional quality of life.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $48.96 - $94.20 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

What's around it?

Multicare Covington Medical Center · Covington, WA

Covington, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% above the US average

Median rent
$2,232/mo
Household income
$134,502/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Covington, WA

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