RN Staff Nurse - Surgical Services
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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. The Surgical Services department comprises areas
in both the outpatient and inpatient surgical areas: - 30
outpatient beds located on the 2^nd - 32 private inpatient beds on
the 6^th 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. - BLS for Healthcare
Providers from the American Heart Association required. 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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