EvergreenHealth·Kirkland, Washington
Responsible for providing total direct nursing care and advocacy for patients in a 31-bed Cardiovascular and Neurosurgical Progressive Care Unit. This includes assessing nursing needs, coordinating patient education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
$48.21 - $87.11 per hour Additional Pay for BSN, MSN, and PCCN Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity. EvergreenHealth, headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just outside of Seattle, Washington is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular & Neurosurgical Progressive Care RN to join a well-established dynamic team on the 31-bed Cardiovascular & Neurosurgical Care Unit (CVNS) PCU unit. This RN must have Progressive Care & Telemetry patient care experience. The Cardiovascular & Neurosurgical Care Unit (CVNS) unit is a telemetry PCU care unit with a focus on the care of cardiac and neuro patients. CVNS is the post heart Cath/ interventional procedural unit and has the designated stroke patient care.
Job
Summary: Responsible for the total direct nursing care of all patients within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Primary
Duties: 1. Provides direct patient care and functions as a patient advocate. 2. Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients. 3. Coordinates the patient and family/significant other education process. 4. Continuously implements, implements, and evaluates patient care, incorporating patient and family/significant other into the process. 5. Participates with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of care. 6. Effectively communicates all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way. 7. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Union membership is optional.
Requires a nursing diploma or associate degree, a Washington State RN license, and at least one year of Progressive Care nursing experience. Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association are mandatory.
Market context
In Washington, nursing support roles such as Certified Nursing Assistant positions are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings. Competition often centers on active state licensure, current CPR/BLS certification, and reliable communication skills, while benefits like health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, dental, and life coverage can help distinguish offers. Before applying, confirm your CNA license status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.