Registered Nurse / ICU Training Program / Harborview Medical Center

Next planned cohort start date is for Sept. 2026.

Department description

Join Harborview’s outstanding ICU Teams.

*Recipients of the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence.

*Awarded Magnet recognition by the ANCC for excellence in patient care.

Individual position openings with Harborview ICUs, with the ICU Training Program may vary, depending upon individual unit needs, and may include the following:

*2eh ICU.

The 2EH ICU is a 20 bed ICU, with a broad-ranging ICU patient population, including caring for critically ill cardiac disease patients.

*7mb ICU.

The 7MB-Medical ICU is a 20 bed unit providing care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients, including those with conditions related to multi-system organ failure; gastrointestinal disease; blood infections/sepsis; cancer; lung disease; kidney disease; and liver disease.

*9mb ICU.

The 9MB-Trauma Surgical ICU is a 24 bed unit for patients with multi-system, traumatic injuries. Patient management presents challenges in respiratory, thoracic, vascular, neurologic, and orthopedic care. Nurses provide critical care management to multi-service adult patients, with a variety of medical-surgical diagnoses, and trauma injuries.

*9eh ICU.

The 9EH-Burn and Pediatric Trauma ICU, an 18 bed unit, is a broad-ranging, multi-specialty ICU, including caring for adult burn patients; and also caring for pediatric burn and trauma patients. The unit serves as the Regional Burn Center and Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center for the WAMI Region service Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. The UW Burn Center at Harborview opened in 1974; is the first site of a major clinical trial for artificial skin grafts; and the survival rate for the burn center is over 97%.

*2wh ICU.

The Neurosciences ICU, a 30 bed unit, is a major referral unit for neurological surgery and neurology services. The unit provides specialized intensive nursing care to patients with complex neurological deficits and injuries. The unit serves victims of severe head and spinal cord injury, diseases and disorders of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves, and a growing elective neurosurgery population.

Requirements

RN License by employment start date.

Two+ years acute care RN experience desirable. (entry level/new grad RNs may also be considered for ICU training program positions; nursing technician/CNA experience in Harborview ICU, and/or senior practicum in Harborview ICU required). Please note that if you are a current Harborview RN, and had been initially hired as a new grad RN in acute care, then you must have completed a minimum two years on your initial unit as RN. (other commitment timeframes may apply for certain other residency areas).

About harborview medical center

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

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

$45.59 hourly

Pay Range Maximum

$84.47 hourly

Other

Compensation

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift

Night 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 .