Registered Nurse - CCU (2026-0945)

About the role

The staff RN is a licensed professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame, providing safe, quality care using the nursing process. This position is in the Critical Care department at VMC Main Campus.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, guides, directs, and facilitates workflow on the unit.
• Recognizes when the charge nurse should assume a patient assignment and assumes that role.
• Makes staff assignments reflecting patient acuity, continuity of care, staff competency, and admit/transfer/discharge activity.
• Mentors staff, float, and agency personnel on unit/department/hospital policies, procedures, standards, and annual goals.
• Integrates new and agency staff into the unit culture.
• Functions as a leader and role model for clinical staff.
• Acts as a clinical resource to unit staff and teaches safe use of patient care equipment.
• Identifies as a resource for other care teams as needed.
• Monitors and evaluates nursing care through direct observation, consultation, and patient rounds.
• Assesses unit/environmental safety during rounds and reports/corrects deficiencies.
• Maintains awareness of Joint Commission standards, state codes, and practice acts.
• Routinely monitors documentation, compliance with standards, and facilitates rapid turn‑around cycles.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and responds to patient/family concerns/complaints.
• Reports significant events (patient/staff/physician/visitor) to administrative supervisors and activates the chain of command per policy.
• Provides input into performance appraisals of clinical staff by documenting feedback or communicating concerns to management.
• Evaluates and provides adequate coverage for breaks.
• Maintains fiscal responsibility by monitoring and adjusting staffing during the shift and determining staffing needs for the next shift using sound clinical judgment.
• Accepts personal responsibility to maintain competencies for direct patient care and team leadership.
• Communicates and collaborates with bed placement and clinical resources to expedite clinical placement.

Requirements

• BSN preferred.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington.
• Successful completion of a graduate nurse residency program orientation or six months' experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Unit‑specific prerequisites (see addendum): ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire for many units; NIHSS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, ECG interpretation, chemotherapy, OR residency, etc., as applicable to the assigned specialty.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability to lead and manage a team, utilize clinical judgment, clinical inquiry, innovation, and systems thinking.
• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Adheres to the Professional Appearance Policy.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills that are community‑centered, compassionate, and meets the needs of diverse and vulnerable populations.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups.
• Practices in a caring environment with excellent customer service skills.
• Functions within ANA Standards and Nurse Practice Act.
• Ability to access information and communicate in an electronic environment (order entry, e‑mail, computer documentation).
• Self‑directed in advancing professional practice through continuing education and research.

Pay

Salary range: Min $48.82 – Max $89.19 per hour (DOE).

Schedule

Shift: Nights; Employment type: Full Time; FTE: 0.9.