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Medical Surgical Neuro

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St. Joseph Medical Center

Tacoma, Washington

Eligibility
RN

Posted Sep 11

Explore staffing and support

Schedule and commitments

Term
Permanent

Pay and benefits

Against the board
Tacoma staff median is $48/hrTacoma staff postings that state pay run $40/hr to $50/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $48/hr, across 23 postings. This posting states $48/hr to $90/hr, which is wider than that middle half, so where it sits depends on which end you are offered.

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
Also asks
Required
Also asks
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and
Also asks
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

What's around it?

In Tacoma, WA· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,676/mo
Household income
$85,884/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Tacoma, WA

From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Medical Surgical Neuro 5 South

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

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To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

  • Adheres to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility.

Medical Surgical Neuro Nurse

Looking for a challenge? Then Medical Surgical Telemetry is your answer! A Medical Surgical Nurse is a highly skilled profession, one that is extremely versatile and rewarding. You will see a variety of complex patient medical conditions and surgeries. As a Medical Surgical Nurse, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, quality care for our most vulnerable patients. Medical Surgical will keep you on your toes!

Job Requirements

Required

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and
  • Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

  • Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$47.86 - $90.42 /hour

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How this role fits you

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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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