RN - Medical palliative unit

Join a team that shares your calling at MultiCare, where you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients, and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day.

About the Role

We’re seeking a staff RN to join our hospital-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your specialized training, knowledge, and nursing care with a multidisciplinary approach. We are on a journey to become a best-in-class nursing organization, creating an environment where nurses are owners in the clinical decision-making process, are well-connected, have open communication with colleagues, feel supported to develop professionally, and understand the future of nursing at MultiCare.

FTE: 0.9, Shift: Days, Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering, and evaluating on an ongoing basis.
• Utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience, and cost reduction.
• Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff, and members of the health care team.
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement.
• Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred.
• Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL).
• Current BLS Certification required.
• ACLS, NALS, PALS, TNCC, or NRP certification, as required by facility or department.
• Certification in specialty area preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in an acute care setting preferred.

About Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit, and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

About The Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools, and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community: Partnering with patients, families, and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
• Growth and education: Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development to invest in you.
• Well-being and support: Generous PTO, Code Lavender, and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for in your work and life.
• Living our values: Respect, integrity, kindness, and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities, and each other.
• Belonging for all: Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard, and valued.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Work and live where natural beauty, adventure, and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off. The pay scale is $44.13 - $85.17 USD. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.