Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Hospital is seeking an Emergency Department Staff Nurse responsible for providing care to patients in emergency situations. The role requires a thorough knowledge of nursing principles, an active RN license in Oregon, and the ability to assess and manage acute patient needs.

Applicants should possess certifications like BLS, ACLS, and PALS, and demonstrate dependable attendance and strong communication skills. The position involves physical demands and requires shifts where lifting and transferring patients is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• Must be a RN currently licensed with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Dependable regarding attendance and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care of Emergency assigned patients.
• Administer and evaluate nursing care.
• Supervise others in the delivery of nursing care.

Skills

Nursing principles and procedures

Patient care techniques

English proficiency

Attendance reliability

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Compensation

• $4,000 sign-on bonus for applicants who have zero seniority at CMH and who meet all other conditions for payment. To receive the sign-on bonus, the applicant must sign an offer letter by June 30, 2026, and begin working within three weeks of that acceptance. Full details of payment conditions can be obtained from Human Resources.

Eligibility

ELIGIBLE FOR CMH EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: PRIORITY RECRUITMENT

Responsibilities

The Emergency Department Staff Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to their Emergency assigned patients. This includes assessment of patient needs, including life-threatening emergencies, development of a flexible nursing plan of care, administration and evaluation of nursing care, and supervision of others in the delivery of nursing care.

Job Requirements

• A thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures; knowledge and skills in techniques of patient care.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be willing to flex up for short-term needs such as vacations or illness.
• Dependable regarding attendance and self-motivated. Unplanned work absences must be held to a minimum.

License/Certification

• RN currently licensed with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• BLS required upon hire through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS, PALS/ENPC required; new graduates or employees who are new to this unit will have six months to complete ACLS, PALS/ENPC through the American Heart Association.
• TNCC required within a year of hire in this unit. CEN preferred.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Previous satisfactory acute care hospital experience of one year preferred. Previous satisfactory Emergency Department care experience relevant to the patient population of this unit or completion of an approved Emergency Department course. For RNs graduating within the last 12 months, or RNs that have not practiced in an acute care facility within the last 24 months, and have not previously completed a residency program will be required to complete the CMH-provided Nurse Residency program.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Works inside. Walking and standing much of the time while on duty. Ability to lift and transfer patients is required, usually with the assistance of co-workers. Normal or corrected vision is required. Normal or corrected hearing is necessary to distinguish differences in heartbeats, breathing and monitor alarms. Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment. Subject to physical and emotional stress of work environment. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases. Pushes/pulls loaded adult stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, crash carts and equipment carts. Transfers patients to/from cars, stretchers, beds, chairs and ambulates as necessary. Tolerates bending, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for 8 – 12 hours (shift dependent). Lifts or carries up to 50 lbs.