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RN Staff Nurse - IMCU

Legacy Health·Portland, Oregon

$54 - $81/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

Provide high-quality, compassionate direct care to patients in the Intermediate Care Unit, focusing on cardiac, stroke, and transplant recovery. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, and implement holistic patient care and documentation.

Overview Join Our Intermediate Care IMCU as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center!

At Legacy Health, we’re a community that values compassionate care, teamwork, and nursing expertise.

We're looking for skilled RNs to join our team at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on patients’ lives.

About Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center: Located in vibrant Northwest Portland, Legacy Good Samaritan is known for its cutting-edge care and specialty programs, including cancer care, neurology, kidney transplantation, and more.

About IMCU (Intermediate Care Unit): The IMCU is a 22-bed unit providing care for cardiac patients, strokes, kidney transplants, thoracotomies, and home ventilators.

With an average census of 16 patients, we offer advanced care in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Your Role as a Registered Nurse (RN): As a key member of our team, you will provide compassionate, high-quality care, working with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.

You’ll assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to ensure the best outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, compassionate patient care while adhering to Legacy Health’s high standards for patient assessment, care delivery, and transfer. Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, holistic care for every patient. Advocate for patients by offering education and emotional support, helping them navigate their health journeys. Leverage cutting-edge electronic health systems to accurately document patient information and provide seamless care.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program as required by licensure. BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is strongly preferred. If you’re working towards your BSN, we encourage you to apply! For certain roles, a BSN is required. We also consider RNs without a BSN based on clinical experience and with approval from the Chief Nursing Officer.

Experience

  • At least one year of nursing experience, or completion of the Legacy Health RN Residency program (or equivalent program). Additional clinical experience may be required, depending on the department. Acute care experience required; strong telemetry skills, cardiac and stroke experience preferred
  • Skills &
  • Qualities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to connect effectively with patients, families, and colleagues. Ability to navigate and utilize electronic health systems. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities — because in this role, every day is different, and your expertise will make all the difference. Licensure Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association (AHA). Why Legacy Health?
  • Career
  • Path
  • Opportunities: Gain experience in a higher-acuity environment with diverse patient populations. Opportunities for advancement and specialization. Leadership roles such as Charge RN or Educator.
  • Operational
  • Insights: Work with diverse patient populations, including post-cardiac cath, NSTEMI, renal transplants, stroke/TIA, and head and neck surgery. 1:3 RN to patient ratio for direct care. Charge RNs manage shift assignments, admissions, and staffing.
  • Work
  • Environment: 22-bed IMCU with a supportive team and leadership.
  • Epic
  • EHR system and 1:1 or 1:2 RN to patient ratio. Resources to promote physical and mental well-being, with staff dedicated to meal and break coverage.
  • Culture &
  • Benefits: Award-winning care with a focus on nursing satisfaction and development. Comprehensive benefits, education assistance, and annual bonuses for specialty certification. Enjoy Portland’s vibrant community, with access to trendy shops, restaurants, and outdoor activities. Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited to be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and expertise, apply now to join Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. Let’s work together to create healthier futures for our patients and their families! 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.

Requirements

Requires a valid RN license, BLS certification, and at least one year of nursing experience or completion of a residency program. A BSN is strongly preferred, and acute care experience with telemetry skills is required.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Care Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Patient Assessment
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Critical Thinking
  • Stroke Care
  • Telemetry
  • Cardiac Care

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Education Assistance
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Annual Bonuses For Specialty Certification
  • Meal And Break Coverage

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$54 - $81/hr
Location
Portland, Oregon
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Closes
Jul 22, 2027
Application
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Legacy Health

Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Legacy Health is a local nonprofit that provides comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and the mid-Willamette Valley. That means helping...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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    Oregon nursing roles remain in steady demand

    In Oregon, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with acute-care experience and current licensure. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, BLS certification, and prior experience, with added value for those who can complete NIH Stroke Scale certification quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of recent patient-care experience before applying.

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