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Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay

Jeffersonhealthcare

Port Townsend, WA, USFull-timePosted Aug 13, 2026

Job description

Registered Nurse

Surgical Services - Short Stay RN

Full Time

Announcement #344783

Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a full-time Short Stay RN to join our dynamic team in the Surgical Services department.

As a Short Stay RN, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals recovering from surgical procedures or awaiting inpatient admission. This unit typically supports patients requiring observation or short-term post-operative care. The RN works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care.

If you are looking to work with a wonderful team that focuses on patient-centered care, we encourage you to apply!

What we can offer you:

  • Patient-centered, team-based, and collaborative work environment

  • Competitive Salary

  • Outstanding benefits , including employer contribution to your retirement accountandlow insurance premiums for individuals and families.

Benefits

package is ranked in the top 1% in the state.

  • Education Loan Reimbursement via WSAC ( www.wsac.wa.gov/pslf )

  • Epic EMR

  • Opportunities for advancement

  • Monetary incentive for BSN and/or certifications

Who are you?

  • Registered Nurse who is committed to providing the best care to patients

  • Highly adaptable

  • Experienced

  • Can add to the positivity we have every day for our job

  • Good communication skills

  • Team player

What you'll need:

  • Current Washington State RN license in good standing required

  • Current AHA BLS required

  • ACLS required within 30 days of employment

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

  • Specialty areas may require additional experience, certifications, and licenses

    • One(1) year of pre/post op preferred *
    • One (1) year of PACU/Med Surg/ICU/ED experience preferred *

Schedule: Full Time, 1.0FTE ; 4 10-hour shifts/week; Day Shift (0900-1930); no weekends!

To Apply: Please visit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/

This position will remain open until filled.

  • Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. *

Disclaimer : As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test.

Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.

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