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Medical Surgical Neuro

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St. Joseph Medical Center

Tacoma, Washington

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.

Posted Sep 11

Unit and setting
Medical Surgical Neuro 5 South · Hospital You will see a variety of complex patient medical conditions and surgeries.complex medical conditions and surgeries
License
RN license Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire andWashington RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Washington RN license Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and Check your license
Certification
Basic Life Support - CPR Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Education
graduation from an accredited school of nursing Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and

Preferred

Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire
Experience
1 year of related acute care work experience

What it pays

Against similar roles
Tacoma staff RN median is $48/hrTacoma staff RN postings that state pay run $41/hr to $49/hr, the middle half $46/hr to $48/hr, across 70 postings. This posting's $48/hr to $90/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.

The role and schedule

Day to day
provide individualized care, critical assessments, skilled procedures, and care plans
Day to day
collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.
Day to day
adhere to department and hospital policies, safety, and regulatory standards Adheres to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards.
Day to day
keep abreast of trends, developments, and regulatory requirements Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility.
Day to day
collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide care for vulnerable patients As a Medical Surgical Nurse, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, quality care for our most vulnerable patients.

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

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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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.

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

What's around it?

In Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

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

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