RN / Registered Nurse / ICUs (Experienced ICU RNs) / Harborview Medical Center

About the Role

Harborview Medical Center is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for outstanding opportunities in its Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Recipients of the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence and awarded Magnet recognition by the ANCC for excellence in patient care.

• 2EH ICU (Cardiac/Mixed ICU) – 20-bed unit caring for critically ill cardiac and mixed patient populations. 90% FTE Nights positions currently open.
• 7MB ICU (Medical ICU) – 20-bed unit providing care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients with multi-system organ failure, gastrointestinal disease, sepsis, cancer, lung disease, kidney disease, and liver disease. No current openings, but positions may arise.
• 9MB ICU (Trauma Surgical ICU) – 24-bed unit for patients with multi-system traumatic injuries, including respiratory, thoracic, vascular, neurologic, and orthopedic care. No current openings, but positions may arise.
• 9EH ICU (Burn and Pediatric Trauma ICU) – 18-bed unit serving as the Regional Burn Center and Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center for Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Cares for adult burn patients and pediatric burn/trauma patients. 90% FTE Nights positions currently open.
• 2WH ICU (Neurosciences ICU) – 30-bed unit specializing in neurological surgery and neurology, serving patients with severe head/spinal cord injuries, brain/spine disorders, and elective neurosurgery. No current openings, but positions may arise.
• Critical Care Float Pool – May include STAT RN role, floating among ICUs, ED, PACU, and acute care/ICU border areas. 90% FTE Nights positions currently open. Requires 3+ years ICU RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care management for patients with complex medical, surgical, trauma, burn, and neurological conditions.
• Deliver specialized nursing care in high-acuity ICU settings, including cardiac, medical, surgical, trauma, burn, and neurosciences ICUs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellence in patient care.
• Adapt to diverse ICU environments, including floating to other critical care areas as needed (for Float Pool RNs).

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of ICU RN work experience (3+ years required for Critical Care Float Pool).
• Current RN licensure.
• Note: ICU Training Program positions for RNs new to ICU are not currently available; apply to separate postings when open.

About Harborview Medical Center

As the region’s only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It provides specialized care for patients across the Pacific Northwest, including trauma, burn, neurosciences, emergency medicine, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, and mental health/substance abuse care. Harborview is committed to serving vulnerable populations and advancing medical excellence through research and clinical innovation.

About UW Medicine

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system with a top-rated medical school and internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve public health through medical education, research, and patient care. The system includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center (Montlake and Northwest), Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Employees collaborate to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a respectful and inclusive environment.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $46.97 – $87.02.

• $1/hour for BSN.
• $1.25/hour for national nursing specialty certification.
• $5/hour for night shifts.
• $4/hour for weekend shifts.
• Relocation incentive eligibility when applicable.

Benefits

For details on benefits, visit UW Staff Benefits.

Schedule

• FTE: 90% (36 hours per week).
• Shift: Night shift.
• Union: SEIU 1199NW HMC RN.
• Position Type: Regular (not temporary).