Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room, Per Diem, Variable Shift (Evergreen)

• The Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department is responsible for providing primary patient care in the Emergency Department including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Location: Anacortes, WA, Onsite Schedule: Per Diem/Variable shift
• Salary Range: $37.64 – $71.35 per hour
• Shift Differentials:
• Night: +$4.75/hr
• Weekend: +$4.00/hr
• BSN Premium: +$1.00/hr
• Certification Premium: +$1.00/hr

What you will be doing

• Provide direct care to patients from infancy to adulthood
• Demonstrates understanding of triage principles of life-threatening, urgent, and non-emergent
• categories of ED patients, and takes appropriate actions.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments, determining correct dosage calculations of
• prescribed medications in accordance with approved nursing standards.
• Utilizes 5 step nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) to
• provide patient care.
• Participates in communication and problem solving with patient/significant other, health team
• members and other departments.
• Assesses knowledge level of patient/significant other and determines patient’s priority of felt
• Teaches patients about their health needs including treatments, self
• care, precautions, and
• access to future assistance by the health care team.
• Documents appropriate components of the nursing process according to established standards.
• Assesses own learning needs and establishes priorities and develops action plan.
• Promotes and maintains a high level of confidentiality for self and others. Respects the rights of
• Gives input to annual budget
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers,
• Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
• Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization
• 8 hours of stroke or related education per year.
• Other duties as delegated by director.

What you will bring to the role

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Current Washington State RN License
• Nurses with
• Emergency
• Department
• Experience:
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Current AHA ACLS certification
• Current ENPC or PALS current or completed within 60 days of hire
• Trauma Nurse Care Curriculum (TNCC) proof of completion at least once in career
• Nurses without
• Emergency
• Department
• Experience:
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Current AHA ACLS certification
• PALS completion within 60 days of hire
• ENPC completion within 90 days of hire
• Trauma Nurse Care Curriculum (TNCC) completion within 6 months of hire.
• Can identify emergent situations, and is able to perform in a calm and professional manner during the emergency situation.
• Can demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's/employee’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
• Ability to respond in a constructive and sensitive manner to the verbal and non-verbal behavior of patients, families, visitors, peers, and other hospital personnel.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and take action to improve.
• Ability to perform position responsibilities with emotional maturity

Make a Difference with Us

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

Ready to Apply?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.