RN - Emergency

At PeaceHealth, our vision is simple yet powerful: every person receives safe, compassionate care—every time, every touch. As part of the Emergency Department at St. John Medical Center in Longview, WA, you'll join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

About the role

• Full-time Evening shift Emergency RN
• .9 FTE working three 12-hour shifts weekly, 1500-0330
• Unit: 37-bed Emergency Department, Level III trauma center
• Hospital: 177-bed acute care hospital offering the intimacy of a community hospital paired with the resources of PeaceHealth, a mission-driven healthcare system in the Pacific Northwest

Responsibilities

• Provides 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
• 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, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs
• May assist with Trauma case review in conjunction with the Trauma registrar and/or Trauma Coordinator
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing
• Minimum of 1 year Emergency RN experience or recent completion of emergency nursing training program
• 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 1 year of hire
• Must demonstrate independent management of cardiac, complex med/surg, pediatric, and trauma patients

Skills

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

Benefits

• Wage range of $52.15 – $77.39 (will increase in October); hiring rate dependent on RN work experience, education/training, and terms of the WSNA bargaining unit agreement
• Shift differentials up to $7/hr
• 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 Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• Wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program

Working Conditions

• Lifting/Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH)
• Fine motor skills 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)
• 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
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted)
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Location

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, Longview and Kelso offer a rewarding place to live, work, and thrive.