RN - Emergency Department Per Diem

Job Description

Description

Take your career to the next level as a RN in the Emergency Department at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.​

We are seeking an ED RN for a Per Diem, Variable shift position. This position generally works 0-20 hours per week, as needed.   Hourly compensation starts at $41.35 or more depending on experience, plus generous differentials.

ABOUT US 

• 52 bed department with 5 resuscitation bays, designated locked behavioral health unit, and helipad for Life flight services 
• Level II Trauma Center serving all of Southwest Washington – one of only three trauma centers in the Portland area 
• Regional Cardiac and Comprehensive Stroke Center 
• 85,000 annual visits 
• Fantastic team environment: collaborative practice between RN’s, EDTs, Providers, and other modalities; 24/7 ED Pharmacist, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work coverage Support for ongoing education and growth through yearly education compensation, financial assistance for qualifying advanced degrees, and additional compensation for CEN and BSN/MSN/DNP.
• Relocation Assistance available 

Our hospital is located Vancouver, Washington – look any direction and the scenery is astounding! Snow-capped mountains, nationally protected evergreen forests, the waterfall-laced Columbia River gorge, and rugged Pacific-coast beaches – all within a short 90-minute drive. The northwest is a dream come true for outdoor enthusiasts. And against that magnificent backdrop, Vancouver and neighboring Portland, Oregon offer all the best amenities of city living. What makes our area so special? A thriving arts scene, varied professional sports teams, unique neighborhoods, and a wealth of diverse culinary destinations.

Requirements

• Current Washington RN licensure required by date of hire.
• BLS and ACLS at date of hire
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Emergency nursing or graduate of the PHSW ED Fellowship or New Grad Residency program.

 Benefits include:

• Starting wage of $41.35 an hour (more depending on experience).
  
• Great shift differentials (up to $6.00/hr for nights).
• 15% Per diem Differential
• Additional pay for BSN, MSN, DPN and advanced certifications
• Professional practice support.
  
• Collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities:

Provide professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team. Care of patient requiring reversal of anticoagulants, administration and monitoring of tPA seizure management and emergent EVD. Management of blood pressure abnormalities with parenteral vasoactive agents.

Want to learn more before applying? Contact Erica Carr at [email protected].

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires active physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Duties require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (more than 65% of work time).
• Provides patient care in an uncontrolled home environment; operates motor vehicle on urban and rural roadways up to 25% of each day (to include inclement weather).

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

PeaceHealth is a non for profit, Catholic Health Care System with 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Washington, Oregon and Alaska. We value our communities and provide care in a holistic manner following our core values of respect, stewardship, collaboration, and social justice truly that are embedded in each and every caregiver working at PeaceHealth. Come join the team! 

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.