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RN Staff Nurse - Short Stay Unit (ADSU)

Legacy Health

Portland, Oregon

$54.37–$81.21/hr

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RNShort Stay UnitDay SurgeryPerioperative Care

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

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$54.37–$81.21/hr

About this role

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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 Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest. Legacy Emanuel Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Regional Burn Center and serves the needs of both adult hospital population as well as Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel. 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.

Requirements

  • Current applicable state RN license required
  • AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers
  • One-year registered nursing experience or completion of Legacy Health RN Residency program or equivalent nursing program
  • BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred
  • Current acute care hospital experience preferred
  • Ambulatory surgery/procedure pre-op/post-op experience preferred
  • Recovery and discharge experience preferred
  • Demonstrated positive interpersonal and communication skills

About the employer

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Legacy Health
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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 Portland, OR

Portland pairs a laid-back Pacific Northwest lifestyle with a thriving food, coffee, and craft-brew scene. The Willamette River splits the city into distinct east and west sides, and Forest Park offers one of the nation's largest urban wilderness escapes. It's a magnet for nurses who want outdoor access without leaving city limits.

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Metro price level · Portland area
105.4
5% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,655/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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