Registered Nurse RN - Float Pool

Good Shepherd Health Care System; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 64,444 - 109,629; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct, individualized nursing care to patients in diverse settings. The role involves assessing conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Candidates must possess a nursing degree and relevant Oregon licenses, with a preference for those who have prior Medical-Surgical nursing experience. Benefits include a competitive wage, healthcare coverage, and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required.
• Current RN license in Oregon needed.
• Previous Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care across multiple clinical settings.
• Assess patient conditions and administer medications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical competence

Independent decision-making

Effective communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

BSN or MSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Overview

Med, Dental & Vision benefits paid by Employer. Up to $20,000 Sign‑On Bonus. Wage Range: $46.78 - $79.58 per hour. Flex Schedule. Full‑time, 36 hrs/week. Float Pool. Covers one open day shift, one open night shift, and other shifts as needed.

Definition of Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct and individualized nursing care to patients across multiple clinical settings. This role requires demonstrated competency in at least two of the following three primary nursing areas: Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Medical‑Surgical (Med‑Surg), and Emergency Room (ER). The RN is responsible for assessing patient conditions, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes, responding quickly to changes in patient condition, initiating the computerized Plan of Care on admission, and performing general nursing duties across departments under appropriate supervision as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Demonstrate clinical competence and provide safe, effective care in at least two of the three primary nursing areas: ICU, Medical‑Surgical, and Emergency Room
• Accept responsibility for the direction, control, and planning of patient care activities
• Make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria
• Work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality
• Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, grief, or trauma
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
• Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background
• Incorporate guest relations in daily activities
• Provide care appropriate to the patient’s age‑specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well‑being
• Support the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures
• Participate in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum)
• Maintain current knowledge and skills through continuing education and professional development
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Preferred: BSN, MSN

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

• Required: Evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice.
• Required: Current RN license in the State of Oregon; BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Preferred: Certified Medical‑Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN), Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), and/or Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).

Experience

• Required: None.
• Preferred: Previous Medical‑Surgical nursing

Other – N/A

Physical Requirements

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators.

Tactile perception is important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures.

The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment.

Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May be required to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long‑term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

The health care environment can be fast‑paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high‑pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.