RN - Emergency Department
Medford, Oregon
Posted Aug 21 · New grads welcomed
- Unit and setting
- ER
- License
- RN licenseCurrent Unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse Licensure is BSN Preferred.
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- Certification
- Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS (or ENPC), and NIHSS are required. TNCC (Emergency Nurse Association) or ATCN are required within 6 months; NRP Advanced (American Heart Association) and STABLE certifications are
- Certification
- TNCC OR ACTN
- Experience
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in an Acute Care setting is required.
- Experience
- 1 year(s): Unless chosen for New Grad Program, experience operating in an Acute Care or Emergency Department setting is required
- Also asks
- Associates or better in Nursing
Preferred
- License
- Current Unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse Licensure is BSN Preferred. Check your license
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year experience in Emergency Department setting is preferred.
- Also asks
- Bachelors or better in Nursing Preferred: Bachelors or better in Nursing
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Shift differential
- +$4/hr
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- Weekends required
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
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Full-time & Per Diem | Onsite | Gold Beach, OR | Brookings, OR
Compensation Range: $44.89 – $67.90/hour
- Compensation is based on experience, with a range reflecting entry-level candidates through those with 15+ years of experience. Eligible positions may also qualify for additional compensation through our Clinical Nursing Ladder Program and applicable shift, weekend, certification, or other differentials.
Additional Compensation Opportunities
- Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.50/hour | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): +$3.00/hour
- Non-Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.00/hour | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): +$2.00/hour
Job summary
Under the general direction of the House Supervisor or department director, the ED RN provides direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Department setting. Must respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or responses to treatment.
Essential functions
Perform patient assessments considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Uses appropriate screening tools effectively. Applies the ESI Triage Scale to determine patient’s acuity.
Demonstrates understanding of pathophysiology, disease processes, and treatment standards. Applies nursing diagnoses to identified needs.
Formulates a care plan based upon identified needs and facilitates interventions and referrals as appropriate.
Performs interventions in a competent manner, applying evidence-based standards of care and protocols to guide actions. Knowledgeable regarding medications, indications, interactions, and contraindications, considering age of the patient and their clinical condition. Evaluates effectiveness of all interventions.
Formulates individualized teaching plans, evaluating effectiveness of learning. Patient and family interactions are professional.
Familiar with Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Care and Documentation meets current standards of practice and complies with all such guidelines.
Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision, and Shared Values.
Shared values
Service: We serve with compassion and understanding. Teamwork: We are one team – each one of us makes a difference. Curiosity: We promote learning.
Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.
Minimum job requirements
Education & Experience
- Current Unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse Licensure is BSN Preferred.
- Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS (or ENPC), and NIHSS are required. TNCC (Emergency Nurse Association) or ATCN are required within 6 months; NRP Advanced (American Heart Association) and STABLE certifications are
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in an Acute Care setting is required.
- Minimum 1 year experience in Emergency Department setting is preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Computer skills are required, specifically using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); prior use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documenting in patient records is
- Excellent communication skills, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and organizational
- A demonstrated ability to work well in high pressure situations is
- Represent the organization in a positive and professional
Physical requirements
Physical Demands
On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities
Up to 1/3 of the time: taste or smell. From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Up 2/3 of the time and more: stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; push/pull; reach with hands and arms.
This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows
Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 100 pounds From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: up to 10 pounds
This job has special vision requirements as follows
Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions
Up to 1/3 of the time: work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; risk of radiation.
The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.
Hearing
requirements
ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.
This job requires the following repetitive motion actions
From 1 – 2 hours per day: grasping: firm/heavy.
From 7+ hours per day: repetitive use of hands; grasping: simple/light; fine dexterity.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.
This is designated as a hard to fill position. Please refer to policy HR-A37
Experience
Required
- 1 year(s): Unless chosen for New Grad Program, experience operating in an Acute Care or Emergency Department setting is required
Education
Required
- Associates or better in Nursing
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- TNCC OR ACTN
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
What's around it?
Medford, ORFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,376/mo
- Household income
- $73,230/yr, all local households, not nurse pay