Recovery Services - RN

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.

Current Incentives for qualified RN’s:

• Sign-On Bonus 

• Education Loan Forgiveness

• Relocation Assistance

St. Anthony Hospital has been redesignated in 2022 by Pathway to Excellence® for demonstrating a commitment to a healthy workplace through professional development, shared decision making, leadership, safety, quality and well-being.

Visitors have access to state-of-the-art medical care, including 24/seven emergency services, sophisticated in- and outpatient surgery, complete outpatient cancer care, pharmacy services and more. Amenities include spacious private rooms, a healing garden that provides a peaceful outdoor escape and our award winning cafe.   

Our main OR suite includes 6 operating rooms and we perform over 3,200 cases per year, including general, orthopedics, urology,  gynecology and robotics.   Our Surgical Services Leadership team includes a Director, a Perioperative Clinical Manager, and a Perianesthesia Clinical manager.

Job Summary:  

Our Recovery Services nurses provide pre-, and post-operative nursing care to all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures.  This work includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and the patient and family.

What We Have To Offer:

• Faith-based culture with commitment to our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence where we value positive team players 
• Collaborative scheduling 
• 8, 10 and 12-hour shift options 
• Limited call 
• Financial support for CNOR certification 
• Tuition assistance for advanced degrees 
• Opportunities for career growth within the growing and highly successful CHI Franciscan Health system 
• Competitive wages, incentives and a generous employee benefits program

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred. 
• Minimum of 2 years current experience in an acute, inpatient PACU setting within the last 3 years strongly preferred OR Graduate of ICU residency with a minimum of six months ICU experience. Experience with airway emergencies, (i.e. laryngospasms, airway obstruction, stridor and arrest).
• Current State Licensure as a Registered Nurse 
• Basic Life Support certification 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for PACU and SADU
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of date of hire for PACU
• Certified Perianesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) preferred.