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RN Staff Nurse - Operating Room

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Legacy Health

Vancouver, Washington

Unit
OR

Posted Sep 2 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Pays above most WA staff roles

WA staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $63/hr, across 702 postings.

About this role

Overview

The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is Southwest Washington’s most modern hospital, offering the latest technology in a setting designed for comfort and care for the whole family. We feature innovations in joint replacement, robotic surgery, pelvic health for women, cancer care, intensive care for newborns, neurosurgery, medical care for children and more. Legacy Salmon Creek has 10 Operating Rooms.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care within an assigned department/unit and participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee as defined by the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse. The RN Staff Nurse assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards for Legacy Health System including those for patient assessment and transfer.

Qualifications

Education

As required by licensure. BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred. BSN may be required for specific assignments; experienced RNs without a BSN may be hired based on clinical experience with approval of the site CNO.

Experience

One-year registered nursing experience or completion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing program that is equivalent in content, curriculum and duration. Additional clinical experience requirements may vary dependent upon the specific department in which the position is utilized.

1-2 years of operating room experience circulating required. Scrubbing experience preferred.

Must be available to meet the 30-minute call time.

Knowledge/

Skills

  • Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
  • Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Licensure

  • Current applicable state RN license required.
  • AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Pay Range: USD $54.37 - USD $81.21 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity:

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

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1-2 years of operating room experience circulating required. Scrubbing experience preferred. Must be available to meet the 30-minute call time. Knowledge/Skills:· from this posting

Requirements

  • As required by licensure. BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred. BSN may be required for specific assignments; experienced RNs without a BSN may be hired based on clinical experience with approval of the site CNO.
  • One-year registered nursing experience or completion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing program that is equivalent in content, curriculum and duration. Additional clinical experience requirements may vary dependent upon the specific department in which the position is utilized.
  • 1-2 years of operating room experience circulating required. Scrubbing experience preferred.
  • Must be available to meet the 30-minute call time.
  • Knowledge/
  • Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
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  • Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
  • Current applicable state RN license required.
  • AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Place

City
Vancouver, Washington
Median rent
$1,702/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$81,338/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
5% above the national average

Vancouver area index 105.4, where 100 is the national average.

Vancouver sits along the Columbia River in southwest Washington, offering a quieter Pacific Northwest alternative to neighboring Portland while keeping big-city amenities within easy reach. Nurses enjoy year-round outdoor access, a growing healthcare sector, and no state income tax.

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Approximate location in Vancouver, WA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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