Nurse Emergency Department

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Sign on Bonus available

Our newly opened Emergency Department is the second largest in the state of Washington, and offers 52 state of the art private treatment rooms.  The open floor model allows for greater visibility, patient safety, and supports our team nursing approach.  Doctors, Nurses, ED Techs, and Social Workers collaborate to provide our patients with the best in emergency care.  Critical patients can be transferred and received by helicopter with a helipad located on the hospital rooftop.  We are certified by the Joint Commission as a Cardiac and Stroke Center and are designated as a Level III Trauma Center with 2 private bays for providing critical care.  The front end process includes 6 Fast track and 5 triage rooms with assigned doctors and nurses to support rapid assessment and treatment.  Our staff pride themselves in providing excellent emergency care to the community in which we live and serve.

Staffing :

Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self-accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.

Provides health care education and guidance to patient and their families.  Educates regarding results, findings and diagnoses to patient and the patient’s family within scope of practice

Job Requirements

Job Requirements :

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
• Minimum 6 months previous RN experience required.
• Previous Emergency experience or Critical Care experience within the last 2 years preferred
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification within sixty days of hire, and maintained as current thereafter.
• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association. Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
• Completion of a NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider) class is required at sites that do not provide labor and delivery services within twelve months of date of hire and must be maintained as current thereafter.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) within twelve months of date of hire.  Certification must be maintained as current thereafter.
• National Institutes of Health Strokes Scale (NIHSS) certification within six months of date of hire, and maintained as current thereafter.
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Certification (ENPC) OR Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within twelve months of date of hire.  Certification(s) must be maintained as current thereafter.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and / or Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification is preferred.

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

$42.43 - $71.67 / hour