RN, Surgery, Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health·Portland, Oregon

$54 - $77/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

RN, Surgery, Full Time, Day Shift · $54 - $77/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+8% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Portland, Oregon ($50.00/hr, n=347)

400 similar openings in the Portland area · median $50.00/hr

3 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$16.45/hr · p10p90 · $170/hr

this role: $54.00/hrmedian $50.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 347 posted nursing roles in Portland, Oregon rates. This role sits in the 69th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 8% above the Portland, Oregon median for nursing roles.

Delivers coordinated nursing care for patients according to established standards and the nursing process. Supervises nursing staff and coordinates care delivery with other healthcare disciplines.

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary

Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's
Degree in
Nursing (BSN): Preferred
Acute care facility experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Registered
Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS
OR
HS-BLS
OR
RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per
AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

AHA-BLS or
ARC-BLS: Required

Essential Functions

Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient’s situation.

Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $54 - $77/hr
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Application: Employer website

Oregon surgery RN openings remain competitive

Surgery RN roles in Oregon are typically driven by steady demand in acute care settings, where licensed nurses with BLS and perioperative or acute care experience are often considered first. This role is competitive because the schedule is full time, day shift, and the benefits include bonuses, differentials, and extra shift incentives. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your RN license, BLS status, and BSN or acute care background before applying.