RN Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 2, 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
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.
This is a 12-bed adult Cardio Vascular ICU for the care of critical
adults opened in the spring of 2013. Patient population follows a
cardiovascular service line - vascular surgery patients, and
cardiac patients, including recovery of open-heart surgery
patients. In addition, the CVICU and our Intensivist team care for
other critical care patient populations, such as those with sepsis,
ARDS, acute kidney injury and other diagnoses alongside our cardiac
patient populations. Responsibilities: - Provides patient care
within an assigned department/unit - Functions as a member of the
health care team in collaboration with and under the direction of
the clinical manager or designee - Adheres to the relevant
Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse - Performs
all aspects of the nursing process: - Assesses, analyzes, plans,
implements, and evaluates patient care - Follows established
patient care standards set by Legacy Health System, including
standards for patient assessment & patient 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. - 2
years of experience with open-heart recovery strongly preferred.
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 certification from the American Heart
Association required. - ACLS certification from the American Heart
Association required. - Transisition nurses will complete ACLS
post-hire during orientation. 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
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