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University of Washington

RN / Registered Nurse - Orthopedic / Neurosurgery Unit (90% FTE, Nights)

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time new employees joining UW Medicine

UW Medical Center-Northwest - Orthopedic/Neurosurgery has an outstanding opportunity for a Night Shift Registered Nurse to join our team.

WORK SCHEDULE

36 hours per week

3x12 shift schedule

Night shifts (7:00pm - 7:30am)

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

We are a 36-bed unit supporting low acuity telemetry patients, general medical patients, and orthopedic surgery patients

Common surgical procedures on our floor include knee, hip, and joint replacements, calcified bone treatments, neck surgeries, and laminectomies

We consistently hold 1:4 and 1:5 nurse to patient ratios

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Join an acute care inpatient hospital unit

Be part of a close-knit team where everyone's contributions are recognized

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Work alongside physicians and surgeons in a medical-surgical hospital setting

Perform musculoskeletal health exams

Support pre-operative patients

Administer and monitor pain medication

Treat injuries with wound dressing or casting

Help post-surgical patient increase their mobility

Accurately document patient care outcomes in Epic

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

BLS

An active Registered Nurse license in the State of Washington

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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.