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Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) FT inpt days psych

Tacoma, Washington

$41.12–$76.24/hr

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Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay
$41.12–$76.24/hr
Differentials
Shift Differentials: $4.25 nights and $3.00 weekends
Weekends, holidays, call
This is a .9 FTE, three 12 hours shifts per week with rotating weekends.

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About this role

Are you a skilled and dedicated healthcare professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in a state-of-the-art facility? Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Registered Nurses to join our inpatient team. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of an organization changing lives in our community. This is a .9 FTE, three 12 hours shifts per week with rotating weekends. Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120 bed adult inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, WA. We are a nonprofit hospital awarded both Department of Health and Joint Commission accreditation. This position is eligible for a $12,000 Sign on bonus with a one year commitment Position information: This position promotes and restores patient's mental health in a safe and therapeutic environment through direct nursing care to assigned patients within the nursing process. RN's participate in the care plans of our patients and their wrap around services.
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They provide physical and psychological support to our patients and provide clinical leadership for other staff on the unit. Our RN's maintain a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping, while promoting and maintaining a harmonious and effective relationships and communications with the patients. They serve as a role model to staff promoting the Wellfound Values, a positive work environment and efficient, quality patient care. We offer competitive pay and benefits: Hourly- $41.12- $76.24 based on the union scale for experience • Shift Differentials: $4.25 nights and $3.00 weekends Great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Supplemental Life Insurance eligible the first of the month following 30 days of hire. Employee Assistance Program up on hire 403B with discretionary match for those that participate in the plan and meet work requirements Paid Time Off You will accrue Paid Sick and Safe Leave at 1 hour per 40 hours worked. Paid Sick leave cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date. Paid Time Off will be accrued based on hours worked and tenure. You will accrue 0.12 hours of PTO per hours worked until you reach the next level of accrual. PTO cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date with the exception of designated Wellfound holidays. We offer Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 annually Sign on Bonus: $12,500 payable over one year Relocation reimbursement is available. What We Require: Associate degree in nursing, BSN preferred. Current Washington State license without restrictions or accepted compact license One year inpatient psychiatric nursing experience required Candidate should possess strong nursing assessment skills Basic Life Support (BLS) card through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required Union Membership As a condition of employment, you must join the SEIU Union within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and remain a member in good standing of the Union, unless you submit and are approved for a religious exemption.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in nursing, BSN preferred
  • Current Washington State license without restrictions or accepted compact license
  • One year inpatient psychiatric nursing experience required
  • Strong nursing assessment skills
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) card through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
  • Union membership (SEIU Union within 30 calendar days of employment)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching
  • Employee assistance program

Living in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma sits on Puget Sound with Mount Rainier rising dramatically to the southeast, offering nurses a Pacific Northwest lifestyle at a more approachable pace than nearby Seattle. The historic Stadium District and rustically revitalized Point Defiance Park capture the city's blend of industrial heritage and outdoor access. Commutes to Seattle are manageable when bigger-city amenities call.

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Metro price level · Tacoma area
111.1
11% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,676/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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