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RN Med Surg (Medical Surgical)

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Universal HCR

Federal Way, Washington

Posted Sep 9

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Role

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RN

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About this role

  • Title: RN Med Surg
  • Location: Federal Way, WA, 98003
  • Shift: Nights

Schedule

  • 3x12
  • Contract: 13 Weeks
  • PAY RANGE: $2,200.00 - $2,260.00 / Weekly

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical care to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive clinical expertise, a passion for patient-centered care, and the ability to adapt to diverse medical settings. As an RN Med Surg, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing services, coordinating patient care plans, and ensuring optimal recovery outcomes across a variety of acute and post-acute environments.

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Duties

  • Provide comprehensive nursing assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and patient history documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
  • Administer medications and treatments accurately, including IV infusions and injection administration, following aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
  • Monitor patient responses to treatments, manage acute pain, and implement appropriate interventions to ensure comfort and safety.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in settings such as hospital medicine, ICU, emergency room, telemetry units, and long-term care facilities to coordinate seamless patient care.
  • Conduct diagnostic evaluations, including laboratory testing and specimen collection/processing, ensuring proper documentation in medical records.
  • Educate patients and families on health management strategies, discharge planning, and post-acute care needs while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
  • Maintain proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner for accurate medical documentation and record keeping.
  • Ensure infection control practices are strictly followed to prevent hospital-acquired infections across all patient care activities.

Requirements

  • Valid RN license with current state licensure; prior experience in medical-surgical nursing is essential.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic or Cerner platforms.
  • Experience working in diverse clinical environments such as ICU, telemetry units, emergency medicine, or hospital medicine is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of critical care procedures including airway management, ventilator support, and trauma medicine; Level I or Level II trauma center experience is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, ICD-10 coding standards, and laboratory procedures.
  • Ability to perform complex patient assessments and respond effectively to acute emergencies or critical situations.
  • Excellent communication skills with the capacity to educate patients about their care plans effectively.
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities is advantageous.
  • Additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), neonatal resuscitation procedures or specialized training in hospice & palliative medicine are preferred but not mandatory.

Join our team committed to delivering compassionate nursing care through excellence in clinical practice and innovative healthcare solutions!

Pay: $2,200.00 - $2,260.00 per week

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

Experience

  • RN Med Surg: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Requirements

  • Valid RN license with current state licensure; prior experience in medical-surgical nursing is essential.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic or Cerner platforms.
  • Experience working in diverse clinical environments such as ICU, telemetry units, emergency medicine, or hospital medicine is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of critical care procedures including airway management, ventilator support, and trauma medicine; Level I or Level II trauma center experience is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, ICD-10 coding standards, and laboratory procedures.
  • Ability to perform complex patient assessments and respond effectively to acute emergencies or critical situations.
  • Excellent communication skills with the capacity to educate patients about their care plans effectively.
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities is advantageous.
  • Additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), neonatal resuscitation procedures or specialized training in hospice & palliative medicine are preferred but not mandatory.

Place

City
Federal Way, Washington
Median rent
$1,797/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$86,909/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
7% above the national average

Washington index 107.0, where 100 is the national average.

Federal Way sits between Seattle and Tacoma along Puget Sound, offering a suburban Pacific Northwest lifestyle with easy access to both cities. The area features the Pacific Bonsai Museum and Wild Waves theme park, plus nearby Dash Point State Park for beach access. A practical home base for nurses who want quieter living without straying far from major metro hospitals.

Map showing the location of Federal Way, WA
Approximate location in Federal Way, WA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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Universal HCR is a healthcare staffing and recruitment agency that places travel nurses in clinical assignments at healthcare facilities. The position involves night shifts (3x12-hour shifts) with a weekly pay range of $2,400-$2,445. The agency seeks ICU nurses with experience…

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