RN / Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Unit at the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning

August 29, 2026

Job Description UW Medical Center-Northwest - Medical-Surgical Unit at the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning has an outstanding opportunity for a Rotating Shift (days and nights) Registered Nurse. WORK SCHEDULE <ul><li>36 hours per week</li><li>3x12 shift schedule</li><li>Must be available to work a rotating mix of day shifts (7:00am-7:30pm) and night shifts (7:00pm-7:30am) </li></ul>Department Description <ul><li>The Medical-Surgical Unit at the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning supports a wide range of individuals, including general acute care patients, telemetry monitoring patients, and patients with multiple behavioral health comorbidities.</li><li>We have 50 beds split between two floors. This position will specifically work on our third floor, which has 25 beds.</li><li>Our patients receive holistic treatment, addressing their physical, medical, and mental health needs. </li></ul>Primary Job Responsibilities <ul><li>Provide medical-surgical care to behavioral health patients, including those with psychiatric comorbidities</li><li>Ensure patient safety protocols are followed, including restraint protocols</li><li>Administer oral and injectable medications</li><li>Monitor vital signs using telemetry equipment</li><li>Assess and manage pain</li><li>Provide education and discharge instructions to patients and their families</li><li>Provide personalized care with compassion, dignity, and respect </li></ul>Requirements <ul><li>1 year of recent medical-surgical RN work experience</li><li>Active BLS</li><li>Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State </li></ul>About Uw Medical Center-northwest UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. About Uw Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Compensation, Benefits And Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $46.97 hourly Pay Range Maximum $86.17 hourly Other Compensation BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour Certification premium - $1.25/hour Night premium - $5.00/hour Weekend premium - $4.00/hour Sunday night premium - $3.00/hour Overtime pay Benefits For information about benefits for this position, visit Work Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) 90.00% Union/Bargaining Unit WSNA UWMC Northwest About The UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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