RN Staff Nurse - Medical/Surgical ICU in PORTLAND, Oregon at Legacy Health

RN Staff Nurse - Medical/Surgical ICU
US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 26-48864
Type: Regular Full-Time
Good Samaritan Medical Ctr campus

Overview

Join Our Med Surg ICU as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center!

At Legacy Health, we’re a community that values compassionate care, teamwork, and the expertise of our nurses. We’re looking for dedicated RNs to join our team at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives.

About Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center: Located in vibrant Northwest Portland, Legacy Good Samaritan is known for its cutting-edge care and specialty programs, including cancer care, neurology, kidney transplantation, and more.

About Kern Critical Care Unit (Kern ICU): As Oregon’s first ICU, Kern ICU is a 28-bed unit providing care to high-risk patients with conditions like respiratory failure, renal failure, and complex surgical needs. Recognized with three national awards for unit design, Kern ICU offers a supportive environment and specializes in renal transplants, cardiogenic shock, strokes, and organ procurement.

Your Role as a Registered Nurse (RN): You will provide top-notch patient care in a collaborative environment, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compassion. Work with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans and make a lasting impact on patients' health.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate patient care while adhering to Legacy Health’s high standards for patient assessment, care delivery, and transfer.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, holistic care for every patient.
• Advocate for patients by offering education and emotional support, helping them navigate their health journeys.
• Leverage cutting-edge electronic health systems to accurately document patient information and provide seamless care.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program as required by licensure.
• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is strongly preferred. If you’re working towards your BSN, we encourage you to apply!
• For certain roles, a BSN is required. We also consider RNs without a BSN based on clinical experience and with approval from the Chief Nursing Officer.

Experience:

• At least one year of nursing experience, or completion of the Legacy Health RN Residency program (or equivalent program).
• One year of ICU experience required.

Skills & Qualities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to connect effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to navigate and utilize electronic health systems.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities — because in this role, every day is different, and your expertise will make all the difference.