RN Critical Care

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Job Summary : This position is responsible for providing care to the patient who is hemodynamically unstable and requires complex monitoring of multiple systems and / or nursing interventions every one to two hours.

St Elizabeth is a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital located in the town of Enumclaw Washington with a fully equipped 4 bed Critical Care department.Critical Care has additional support through Virtual ICU with expert nurses and providers.Critical Care RNs work collaboratively with Hospitalists and practice a great deal of autonomy as they provide best patient care.St. Elizabeth is the highest performing CHI Franciscan hospital for patient experience in Washington.

Essential Duties : Provides continuous cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition and intervention.Initiates and titrates multiple, complex cardiac related infusions at higher doses.Manages intubated / mechanically ventilated patients.Manages patients with acute neurological / neurosurgical events.Manages acute trauma patients.Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience : Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.Possession of a BSN degree is preferred.Previous PCU / ICU experience preferred, or1-2 years med / surg experience and successful completion of critical care residency program, orRNs with at least 1 year of continuous Inpatient experience will be considered

License & Certification : Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.Current Healthcare BLS Certification.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or attainment within six months of hire.CCRN / Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) preferred.