RN - Emergency

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional advancement program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Longview, WA is seeking a full-time Emergency RN for night shift in a 37-bed ED, 12-hour shifts 1900-0730. This position is part of a 177-bed acute care hospital within a mission-driven system.

You will provide direct patient care in a Level III trauma ED, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to patient-centered care and ongoing professional development. The role offers competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent emergency medicine or critical care RN experience (within the past 3 years).
• Independent management of cardiac, complex med/surg, pediatric and multiple trauma patients.
• Current WA State RN licensure or multistate license.
• Current BLS certification required at date of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS all required within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing direct patient care in the Emergency department.
• Document patient care in the health record according to established standards.
• Direct and delegate care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Maintain own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participate in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• May assist with Trauma case review in conjunction with the Trauma registrar and/or Trauma Coordinator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Interpersonal skills

Patient-centered care

Computer skills

Education

WA State RN licensure

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Description

At PeaceHealth, we’re more than just a healthcare system – we’re a mission-driven community focused on delivering safe, compassionate care every time, every touch. As a RN at St. John Medical Center, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional care. If you’re an experienced emergency nurse, please consider the following opportunity with us:

• Role: Full-time Night shiftEmergency RN
• .9 FTE working three 12-hour shifts weekly, 1900-0730
• Unit:37 bed Emergency department, level III trauma center
• Hospital:177-bed acute care hospital that offers the intimacy of a community hospital paired with the resources of PeaceHealth, a mission driven healthcare system in the PNW

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We offer you:

• A wage range of $53.98 - $80.10. The hiring rate is dependent RN work experience, education/training, and terms of the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) bargaining unit agreement.
• Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification
• Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives
• Excellent CE and Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance/Hiring Incentives may be available
• Comprehensive benefits package

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Why choose Longview?

Located just 45 minutes North of Portland, Oregon, in the Longview-Kelso area, you'll experience the best of Pacific Northwest living in communities known for their affordability, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy scenic riverfronts, year-round outdoor recreation, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to Portland and Vancouver. Whether you're seeking career growth, homeownership opportunities, or a healthier work-life balance, Cowlitz county offers a rewarding place to live, work, and thrive.

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Position Details:

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in the Emergency department. Works in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• May assist with Trauma case review in conjunction with the Trauma registrar and/or Trauma Coordinator
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing
• Required: minimum 1-year of recent emergency medicine or critical care RN experience (within the past 3 years).
• Must demonstrate independent management of cardiac, complex med/surg, pediatric, and multiple trauma patients.
• Current WA State RN licensure or current multistate RN license
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS all required within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC required within 12 months of hire.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required)
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required)
• Basic computer skills. (Required)

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Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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