RN Staff Nurse - Medical Specialties

Legacy Health

Gresham, Oregon

Eligibility: GastroenterologyCritical & Intensive Care

Posted Aug 4

Unit and setting: ICU · Hospital
License: RN licenseAs required by licensure.
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: As required by licensure.
License: Current applicable state RN license required.
Certification: BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required.
Education: 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.
Education: 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.
Experience: Additional clinical experience requirements may vary dependent upon the specific department in which the position is utilized.
Also asks: Demonstrated ability of positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community.
Also asks: Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Preferred

Education: BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred.

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most Oregon staff rolesOregon staff postings that state pay run $38/hr to $74/hr, the middle half $48/hr to $66/hr, across 405 postings.

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Preceptors and orientation

18 weeks (or minimum 16 weeks) of precepted bedside time with expert preceptors; full-year mentor; routine debriefing with trained facilitators; looping to other units

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Reviews note flexible schedules valued by some; high workloads in certain departments can challenge balance

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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 Mount Hood Medical Center is East County's full-service hospital, always expanding to meet the community's growing needs and offering an award-winning patient experience delivered with a personal touch. We offer advanced imaging, a modern emergency department, surgical services, intensive care, cancer care, gastroenterology and more.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care within an assigned department/unit

Functions as a member of the health care team in collaboration with and under the direction of the clinical manager or designee

Adheres to the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse

Performs all aspects of the nursing process

Assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care

Follows established patient care standards set by Legacy Health System, including standards for patient assessment & patient 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.

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. BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required. Pay Range: USD $54.37 - USD $81.21 /Hr.

What's around it?

In Gresham, OR

Gresham, OR

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Life in Gresham, OR

NeighborhoodsGresham's residential landscape shifts noticeably between its transit corridors and southern foothills. Downtown Gresham offers a walkable core centered on Main Avenue and Powell Boulevard with easy light rail access, while West Gresham features established Craftsman homes and mature tree canopy that appeal to staff commuting to Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center. Family-oriented buyers and renters tend to favor quiet residential pockets like Kelly Creek and Powell Valley for their neighborhood parks and established streets. Further north and west, Rockwood, Centennial, and Northwest Gresham provide functional, denser housing near the MAX Blue Line, while the southern elevation rise toward Gresham Butte and Pleasant Valley features upscale, wooded homesites with larger lots and views of Mount Hood.

Gresham's residential landscape shifts noticeably between its transit corridors and southern foothills. Downtown Gresham offers a walkable core centered on Main Avenue and Powell Boulevard with easy light rail access, while West Gresham features established Craftsman homes and mature tree canopy that appeal to staff commuting to Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center.

Family-oriented buyers and renters tend to favor quiet residential pockets like Kelly Creek and Powell Valley for their neighborhood parks and established streets. Further north and west, Rockwood, Centennial, and Northwest Gresham provide functional, denser housing near the MAX Blue Line, while the southern elevation rise toward Gresham Butte and Pleasant Valley features upscale, wooded homesites with larger lots and views of Mount Hood.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: cities.livinginoregon.net Source 2: theurbanlivingguide.com Source 3: rentbottomline.com

Getting aroundLocal healthcare shifts center on Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center directly within Gresham, with Adventist Health Portland located just across the eastern Portland boundary. Commuting by car relies primarily on Interstate 84 and US-26, though east-west surface arteries such as Powell Boulevard and Division Street regularly experience peak-hour bottlenecks. For those commuting westward into central Portland, TriMet's MAX Blue Line serves multiple stations across Gresham, delivering riders into downtown Portland in roughly forty to forty-five minutes without highway parking hassles.

Local healthcare shifts center on Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center directly within Gresham, with Adventist Health Portland located just across the eastern Portland boundary. Commuting by car relies primarily on Interstate 84 and US-26, though east-west surface arteries such as Powell Boulevard and Division Street regularly experience peak-hour bottlenecks.

For those commuting westward into central Portland, TriMet's MAX Blue Line serves multiple stations across Gresham, delivering riders into downtown Portland in roughly forty to forty-five minutes without highway parking hassles.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: theurbanlivingguide.com Source 2: cities.livinginoregon.net Source 3: rentbottomline.com

OutdoorsOutdoor access is Gresham's hallmark advantage, sitting approximately fifteen minutes from the western gateway of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and premier hiking near Multnomah Falls. Within city borders, residents frequent Main City Park along Johnson Creek and Blue Lake Regional Park along the northern corridor for water recreation and trails. In the winter months, skiers and snowboarders have straightforward highway access to Mount Hood National Forest and its alpine resorts, located roughly fifty miles to the east.

Outdoor access is Gresham's hallmark advantage, sitting approximately fifteen minutes from the western gateway of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and premier hiking near Multnomah Falls. Within city borders, residents frequent Main City Park along Johnson Creek and Blue Lake Regional Park along the northern corridor for water recreation and trails.

In the winter months, skiers and snowboarders have straightforward highway access to Mount Hood National Forest and its alpine resorts, located roughly fifty miles to the east.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: theurbanlivingguide.com Source 3: cities.livinginoregon.net

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Living in Gresham

Gresham positions healthcare workers right at the doorstep of the Pacific Northwest's premier outdoor recreation while preserving direct transit links to the wider Portland metro. Anchored locally by Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center and nearby Adventist Health Portland, the city serves as a practical landing spot for nurses who prefer rapid weekend access to the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood over dense urban living. Neighborhood character ranges from walkable historic blocks in Downtown Gresham near the MAX Blue Line to established family enclaves in West Gresham and Kelly Creek, climbing toward wooded properties on Gresham Butte. TriMet light rail makes car-free commutes into downtown Portland achievable in roughly forty-five minutes, though primary east-west roads like Powell Boulevard encounter routine peak-hour congestion. While Gresham has a thinner selection of high-end dining and boutique shopping than Portland's western suburbs, it compensates with community gathering spots like the Gresham Arts Plaza farmers market, Jazzy Bagels, and Migration Brewery. For relocating medical professionals seeking suburban convenience, manageable hospital commutes, and world-class hiking within minutes, Gresham represents an attractive, balanced base.

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As of 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: theurbanlivingguide.com Source 3: cities.livinginoregon.net Source 4: rentbottomline.com

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