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RN - Medical palliative unit

Good Samaritan Hospital

Puyallup, Washington

$44.13–$85.17/hr

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RNPalliative Care

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay
$44.13–$85.17/hr
Weekends, holidays, call
12 hour shifts, rotating weekends.

About this role

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Join a team that shares your calling. At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title — you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. FTE: .9, Shift: Days Schedule: • 12 hour shifts, rotating weekends. We're seeking a staff RN to join our incredible hospital-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your specialized training, knowledge, and nursing care with a multidisciplinary approach. Responsibilities include organizing patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis, utilizing the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols, collaborating with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction, fostering a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff and members of the health care team, and advocating for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire
  • Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
  • Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL)
  • Current BLS Certification required
  • ACLS or NALS or PALS or TNCC or NRP certification, as required by facility or department
  • Certification in specialty area preferred
  • One (1) year of experience in acute care setting preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Code Lavender

About the employer

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Hospital

You would be joining Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, a MultiCare campus where Float Pool and Birth Center RN roles are actively posted. Float Pool work here runs days and nights on a variable schedule—listed as TBA—with full-time .9/.75 and…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Float Pool base posted at $40.80–$78.75/hr depending on step
  • Tiered float premiums of $6, $8, or $12 per hour
  • $10K sign-on and up to $10K relocation for qualifying Float Pool RNs

What reviewers flag

  • Float Pool shifts are days/nights variable with schedule listed as TBA
  • Sign-on and relocation each require a 24-month commitment
  • Local corridor congestion and infrastructure strain from rapid growth
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Living in Puyallup, WA

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier, Puyallup blends Pacific Northwest outdoor access with a friendly, small-town feel. The city is famous for its annual Washington State Fair and historic downtown, giving nurses a quieter alternative to nearby Seattle while staying within easy striking distance of Puget Sound dining, culture and healthcare systems.

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State price level · Washington
107
7% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,812/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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