RN - Emergency Department

PeaceHealth; Florence (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a per diem Emergency Department RN to join a scenic coastal community hospital in Oregon. The position offers 12-hour shifts and a wage range with a 15% per diem differential, located in Florence, OR.

The role supports compassionate, evidence-based patient care with opportunities for professional growth. Requirements include an Oregon RN license with BLS, at least 1 year of recent emergency/critical care experience, and certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC

Qualifications

• 1 year of emergency medicine or critical care experience required (within past 3 years)
• Oregon RN license and BLS required
• ACLS, PALS within 6 months; NIHSS within 6 months; TNCC within 12 months

Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Accurately document care in the electronic health record.
• Coordinate and delegate care across the clinical team.
• Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.
• Support quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Team coordination

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR

Job description

Job Description

Are You Looking for Your Next Adventure? Do you believe every patient deserves safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care? Are you seeking a rewarding career in a scenic coastal community where your skills make a meaningful impact every day?

At PeaceHealth, our vision is simple yet powerful:

"Every person receives safe, compassionate care, every time, every touch."

More About This Opportunity

• Per diem ED RN role, variable shift (12 hour shifts)
• Wage Range $50.78 – $79.78
• Additional 15% per diem differential

What You bring!

• Education: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing Required (BSN preferred)
• Experience: Required: minimum 1-year of recent emergency medicine or critical care experience (within the past 3 years); or (for our RN Residents and Fellows‑experience through an emergency care new graduate resident/new to specialty fellowship training program.
• Must demonstrate independent management of cardiac, complex med/surg, pediatric, and multiple trauma patients.
• Credentials: Required: State of Oregon nursing license and BLS
• Required within 6 months: ACLS, PALS and NIHSS. TNCC required within 12 months.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Accurately document care in the electronic health record.
• Coordinate and delegate care across the clinical team.
• Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing learning and development.
• Support quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to departmental goals, initiatives, and process improvements.

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)
• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials (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)

Department / Location Specific Notes

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months.
• Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) required within 12 months.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) required within 6 months.
• Required: minimum 1-year of recent emergency medicine or critical care experience (within the past 3 years); or through an emergency care new graduate resident/new to specialty fellowship training program. Must demonstrate independent management of cardiac, complex med/surg, pediatric, and multiple trauma patients.

Working Conditions

• 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.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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