RN Inpatient New Grad - Emergency Department

PeaceHealth • Vancouver, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth Southwest is hiring Emergency Department New Graduate Nurse Residents at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. This full-time, 0.9 FTE variable position is intended for new graduate nurses and includes a 12-month transition-to-practice residency with interactive, evidence-based curriculum to develop clinical skills, leadership, confidence, technical expertise, and compassionate care. The program reflects PeaceHealth’s mission, vision, and values and focuses on professional growth and patient and community outcomes.

The RN provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards, promoting a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach with patients, families, and the care delivery team. The position is union-represented, and multiple openings may be available. The posted salary range is $56.92–$86.09; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority.

Candidates must be recent RN graduates within 12 months, or RNs licensed for less than 12 months with less than six months of acute care experience. Applicants must be able to participate throughout the 12-month program and work at least 36 hours per week across variable shifts and shift lengths, rotating according to union standards. Start dates depend on NCLEX completion (one retest attempt allowed), licensing, relocation, and department needs. Relocation assistance is available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

• Recent RN graduate within 12 months, or RN licensed for less than 12 months with less than six months of acute care experience.
• Active Washington RN license by date of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by date of hire.
• Ability to participate in all activities throughout the 12-month residency period.
• Ability to work at least 36 hours per week, variable shifts and shift lengths, and rotate per union standards.
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse credential required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles to meet patient needs.
• Ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient- and family-centered work environment.
• Ability to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Emergency Services: ACLS required within six months; PALS required within six months; TNCC required within 12 months; NIHSS certification required within six months.
• Able to handle patients up to 35 lbs. without assistive equipment or devices; perform frequent pushing/pulling up to 45 lbs.; and perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force, seldom or occasionally.
• Able to perform fine motor tasks to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures; move around the area with frequent sitting; and frequently bend, stoop, squat, reach, and kneel.
• Able to lift non-patient items up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Able to work with exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noise.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, and hearing aids permitted), and ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• At least one year of experience in emergency nursing, or completion of the Southwest Washington Medical Center Emergency Department internship/fellowship program or equivalent education and/or experience; pediatric experience may be required.
• Acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Direct and delegate care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Maintain professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participate in the development of and maintain established hospital policies, procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.
• Provide care for patients requiring anticoagulant reversal, tPA administration and monitoring, seizure management, and emergent EVD.
• Manage blood pressure abnormalities using parenteral vasoactive agents.
• Promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to patients, families, and care delivery team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Competitive wages under the WSNA Union Contract.
• Additional pay for BSN, MSN, DPN, and advanced certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Retirement benefits, including a 403(b) plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance and professional practice support.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree