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RN Staff Nurse - Surgical Services

Legacy Health

Vancouver, Washington

$54.37–$81.21/hr

About $113k–$169k/yr

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Posted Aug 12, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 16, 2026

What this means for you

Legacy Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $113k–$169k a year. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.

What the listing says

Shift
Rotating
Weekends, holidays, call
This position is required to take call, with a 45-minute response, in the outpatient setting as required by unit expectations. · The position requires Holiday and weekend rotation and varied shift start times.

About this role

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Overview: Relocation assistance available for nurses new to Legacy! 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. The Surgical Services department comprises areas in both the outpatient and inpatient surgical areas: 30 outpatient beds located on the 2nd 32 private inpatient beds on the 6th Primary patient population/diagnoses include elective, urgent, and emergent surgical cases: Orthopedic General Surgery Gynecological Urology Ear, Nose, &Throat Vascular Plastics Neruosurgery Wound Debridement Pain management Cath Lab Endoscopy 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. Acute care experience with surgical/post procedural background preferred. Pediatric background helpful, but not required. This position is expected to cross-train to both inpatient and outpatient surgical areas and maintain competency to care for patients. Orientation and education will be provided to both areas to ensure appropriate training for the employee. This position is required to take call, with a 45-minute response, in the outpatient setting as required by unit expectations. The position requires Holiday and weekend rotation and varied shift start times. 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

Skills for this role

OrthopedicGeneral SurgeryGynecologicalUrologyEar, Nose, & ThroatVascularPlasticsNeurosurgeryWound DebridementPain managementCath LabEndoscopy

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • RN
  • Direct patient care
  • Nursing
  • Inpatient experience
  • Surgery
  • RN License
  • Hourly pay
  • Hospital
  • BLS Certification

About the employer

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Legacy Health
Hospital

You are looking at a nonprofit health system headquartered in Portland, open since 1875, with hospitals and clinics on both sides of the Oregon–Washington line. Your license has to match the state where you actually work. If you are new,…

What reviewers appreciate

  • ANCC-accredited RN residency with four cohorts a year and 16–18 weeks of precepted bedside time plus a year-long mentor
  • Only burn center in Oregon hires residency RNs at LEMC
  • Behavioral health residency seats at Unity in Adult, Adolescent, and Emergency units

What reviewers flag

  • Only 41% of RN reviewers would recommend the employer
  • Senior management rated 2.8; RN CEO approval 28%
  • High workloads on some units challenge work-life balance
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Living in Vancouver, WA

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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Metro price level · Vancouver area
5% above the national average
BEA index 105.4 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,702/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$81,338/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

Worth asking

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours and holiday?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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