Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 87,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, OR is seeking a Medical Surgical Nurse to provide high-quality patient care using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, direct, evaluate, and perform care for patients across age groups in a fast-paced setting.

Applicants must hold an Oregon RN license, current BLS, and be prepared to obtain ACLS and PALS within 6 months. Acute care experience is preferred; residency programs may be required for new grads.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be flexible to adapt to changing environment.
• Must possess assessment skills for all age groups.
• Must read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, direct, evaluate, and perform care.
• Respond quickly and appropriately as situations arise.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Assessment skills

Computer skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor or Associate Nursing Degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Astoria , OR

Nursing & Nursing Support

Posted 08/13/2026

Call: No

ONA Wage Range: $63.39 to $90.22, dependent on experience

The Medical Surgical Nurse is a team player responsible for using the nursing process to provide excellent patient care. This includes: assessing, planning, directing, evaluating, and performing care. They must possess the skills and judgement to act quickly, knowledgeably, and appropriately as different situations arise.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to:

A thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures; knowledge and skills required to provide excellent patient care.

Basic computer skills.

Must be flexible as needs arise to acquire new skills and adapt to a changing environment.

Must possess assessment skills for all age groups.

Must read, write, and speak English.

License/Certification

RN currently licensed with the State of Oregon Board of Nursing. Current BLS Certification required through the American Heart Association, and must obtain ACLS and PALS through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and kept current henceforth.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Acute care experience preferred. 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 Conditions / ADA Compliance

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 monitor alarms, heartbeats, and breathing. Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment. Subject to physical and emotional stress of work environment. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases. Works inside. Walking and standing much of the time while on duty. Long shifts necessary at times. Subject to occasional physical and emotional stress within a fast-paced environment. Pushes/pulls loaded adult stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, crash carts and equipment carts. Transfers patients to/from cars, stretchers, bed, chairs and ambulates as necessary. Tolerates bending, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for 8 hours. Lifts or carries up to 50 lbs.

About Us

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is located in the beautiful and historic town of Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. At CMH, we are committed to providing person-centered care to our patients and Caregivers. We are a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level III trauma, Planetree Certified, hospital which includes a robust Medical Group.

As a Planetree Hospital, CMH has developed dynamic and focused efforts to involve the perspective of patients, family members and staff to increase person-centered care throughout our organization. We value compassionate, courteous and respectful interactions, patient and family involvement in care planning to include the patient’s goals and preferences, healing design of spaces, community health and a strategic plan that emphasizes person-centered care for the patient and caregiver alike.

CMH is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in our workforce strengthens our ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to the patients and communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.