RN / Registered Nurse - Emergency Department at UW Medical Center-Northwest (Per Diem) at University of Washington in Seattle, WA
- Company: University of Washington
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Part time
- Salary: $46.97 - $86.17 hourly
- Experience: 1+ years
- Visa sponsorship available
Overview
UW Medical Center-Northwest - Emergency Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem Registered Nurse. Our Emergency Department is fast-paced and a great match for RNs interested in supporting a diverse population from our local and regional communities
Job description
- UW Medical Center-Northwest - Emergency Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem Registered Nurse.
- Our Emergency Department is fast-paced and a great match for RNs interested in supporting a diverse population from our local and regional communities
- We are proud of our culture, where open communication, mutual respect, shared goals, and a commitment to employee growth is shared by all
- Work flexible hours in a schedule offering work-life balance
Responsibilities
- Assess and triage patients upon arrival
- Stabilize patients with life-threatening injuries and illnesses
- Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs
- Administer medications and fluids
- Respond quickly when emergent issues arise
- Work alongside emergency department physicians, cardiac care professionals, social workers, and paramedics
- Support patients with trauma, cardiac, stroke, and behavioral health needs
- Provide personalized patient care with compassion and dignity
Requirements
- 1 year of recent RN work experience in an Emergency Department
- ACLS
- BLS
- Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Skills
Required
- ACLS
- BLS
Benefits
- $46.97 hourly
- $86.17 hourly
- BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour
- Certification premium - $1.25/hour
- Mid shift premium - $3.00/hour
- Weekend premium - $4.00/hour
- Overtime pay
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
- Shift:
- Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)
- This is a temporary position
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- WSNA UWMC Northwest
About University of Washington
We are a 22-bed Level IV Trauma Center with surgical capabilities and a designated Primary Stroke Center We are the frontline of complex, high-acuity patient care for an expanding community hospital We consistently hold 1:4 nurse to patient ratios We have been recognized for providing one of the fastest times to treatment for cardiac patients in the Seattle region Many of our RNs are Daisy Award Winners 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. 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. 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.