Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay

Jefferson Healthcare

Port Townsend, WA, United States$86,174 - $157,352Full-timePosted 1 day ago

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Registered Nurse

Surgical Services - Short Stay RN

Full Time


Announcement #344783

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, 1.0FTE ; 4 10-hour shifts/week; Day Shift (0900-1930); 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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