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CommonSpirit Health

Federal Way, 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 Oct 10 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting
PCU · Hospital
License
RN license Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire andRegistered Nurse licence, Washington, upon hire
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed New graduate with completion of senior practicum in a specialty area i.e.: Critical Care, ED, PACU
License
Registered Nurse licence, Washington, upon hire Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and Check your license
Certification
Basic Life Support CPR, upon hire Basic Life Support CPR, upon hire and
Education
graduate of an accredited school of nursing, upon hire Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and
Experience
1-2 years med/surg experience 1-2 years med/surg experience or
Also asks
new graduate with senior practicum in a specialty area (Critical Care, ED, PACU) New graduate with completion of senior practicum in a specialty area i.e.: Critical Care, ED, PACU or
Also asks
PCU or critical care residency if no previous PCU/ICU experience For those with no previous PCU/ICU experience, must successfully complete the PCU residency or the critical care residency program

Preferred

Certification
Critical RN Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute, upon hire Critical RN Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute, upon hire and
Certification
Certified Neuroscience RN, upon hire
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire and
Experience
one year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire
Experience
previous PCU/ICU experience Previous PCU/ICU experience or
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

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 $48/hr to $91/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.

The role and schedule

Day to day
administers and documents medications
Day to day
assesses physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs Assesses patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs.
Day to day
plans care based on initial and ongoing assessments Plans care appropriately based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments.
Day to day
prepares patients for discharge and coordinates post-discharge needs Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs.
Day to day
documents care delivered and patient status using the nursing process
Day to day
receives and ensures accuracy and execution of physician orders Receives and assures appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician orders.

The workplace

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CommonSpirit Health
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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • 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

Your fit

On your path

Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

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. Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.

Assesses patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs. Gathers data relevant for patient care. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes.

Plans care appropriately based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments. Provides holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to patient within the scope of practice. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes.

Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs. Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of available communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Populations Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.

Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements. Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care, for example, changes in patient condition, patient responses to intervention and reassessments of pertinent findings.

Receives and assures appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician orders.

Job RequirementsRequired*

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and 1-2 years med/surg experience or New graduate with completion of senior practicum in a specialty area i.e.: Critical Care, ED, PACU orFor those with no previous PCU/ICU experience, must successfully complete the PCU residency or the critical care residency program Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and Basic Life Support CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months and

Preferred

Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire and Previous PCU/ICU experience or Critical RN Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute, upon hire and Certified Neuroscience RN, 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

$48.08 - $90.82 /hour

What's around it?

In Federal Way, WA

Federal Way, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% above the US average

Median rent
$1,797/mo
Household income
$86,909/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Federal Way, WA

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