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RN Break Relief
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Tacoma, WA, 98405
Job Type : Part Time
Salary : 46.02-76.71 HOUR
Date Posted : 9 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Sign-on bonus, Education Loan Forgiveness, and Relocation Assistance available!
Under the direction of nursing leadership, serves as a resource to provide relief for staff meals and rest breaks.
Ability/skill levels and time management performance appropriate for this role will be taken into consideration for employee selection.
Job Requirements
- Previous E.D. experience current within the last 2 years preferred OR
- Critical care experience current within the last 2 years preferred OR
- New graduate or RNs without E.D. or Critical Care experience AND successful completion of the E.D. residency program
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification within sixty days of hire and maintained as current thereafter
- Certification Completion of a NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider) class is required at sites that do not provide labor and delivery services within twelve months of date of hire and must be maintained as current thereafter.
- Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) within twelve months of date of hire. Certification must be maintained as current thereafter
- National Institutes of Health Strokes Scale (NIHSS) certification within six months of date of hire and maintained as current thereafter
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Certification (ENPC) OR Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within twelve months of date of hire Certification(s) must be maintained as current thereafter
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and/or Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification is preferred
We're proud to share that St Joseph Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. 103 hospitals in Washington were evaluated and 14 met the high standards to be ranked among the best.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
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Frequently asked questions
Tacoma's healthcare sector shows a steady need for RN Break Relief nurses, especially in busy hospitals like St. Joseph Medical Center. This role is more specialized than general RN openings, focusing on coverage during staff breaks, which helps maintain patient care quality during peak hours.
Local employers highly value certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and trauma nurse core curriculum (TNCC). For Tacoma's emergency and critical care settings, maintaining pediatric certifications like PALS or ENPC also boosts employability for RN Break Relief roles.
Highlighting expertise in emergency department protocols, time management, and critical care experience is crucial. Demonstrating certifications like ACLS and TNCC, along with adaptability in fast-paced environments, will align well with Tacoma’s hospital expectations.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, the RN Break Relief position uniquely focuses on providing meal and rest break coverage for nursing staff, requiring seamless coordination with nursing leadership, unlike other relief roles that might cover full shifts or specialized patient care.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers sign-on bonuses, education loan forgiveness, and relocation assistance, enhancing attraction. The integrated system with Virginia Mason also provides exposure to advanced patient care models rarely matched by other Tacoma hospitals.
RN Break Relief nurses in Tacoma typically earn between $35 and $45 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. This aligns with regional standards for acute and emergency nursing roles, reflecting the specialized nature of relief nursing shifts.
Many assume RN Break Relief nurses provide full patient care independently; however, their primary responsibility is to support staff by covering breaks, ensuring uninterrupted care flow. This role demands flexibility and quick adaptation rather than long-term patient assignments.
New graduates should aim to complete residency programs like the ED residency and secure essential certifications such as BLS and ACLS promptly. Gaining hands-on exposure to emergency and critical care environments will significantly ease the transition into RN Break Relief duties.