Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay

Jefferson Healthcare Port Townsend, WA, US

$41.43 - $75.65 / hour

Registered Nurse

Surgical Services - Short Stay RN

Full Time

Announcement #347372

Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a full-time Short Stay RN to join our dynamic team in the Surgical Services department.

As a Short Stay RN, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals recovering from surgical procedures or awaiting inpatient admission. This unit typically supports patients requiring observation or short-term post-operative care. The RN works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care.

If you are looking to work with a wonderful team that focuses on patient-centered care, we encourage you to apply!

What we can offer you:

Patient-centered, team-based, and collaborative work environment
Competitive Salary
Outstanding benefits, including employer contribution to your retirement account and low insurance premiums for individuals and families. Benefits package is ranked in the top 1% in the state.
Education Loan Reimbursement via WSAC (www.wsac.wa.gov/pslf)
Epic EMR
Opportunities for advancement
Monetary incentive for BSN and/or certifications

Who are you?

Registered Nurse who is committed to providing the best care to patients
Highly adaptable
Experienced
Can add to the positivity we have every day for our job
Good communication skills
Team player

What you'll need:

Current Washington State RN license in good standing required
Current AHA BLS required
ACLS required within 30 days of employment
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Specialty areas may require additional experience, certifications, and licenses

- One(1) year of pre/post op preferred
- One (1) year of PACU/Med Surg/ICU/ED experience preferred

Schedule: Full Time, 0.9FTE ; alternates between 4 8-hour shifts/week and 5 8-hour shifts/week; Day Shift (0530-1400); no weekends!

To Apply: Please visit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/

This position will remain open until filled.

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimer: As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test.

Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.

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