RN Staff Nurse - Progressive Cardiac Care
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 16, 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.
Emanuel Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCCU) is a 22- bed cardiac
telemetry/stepdown unit This unit serves adult and geriatric
cardiovascular patients. Patients admitted to the Progressive
Cardiac Care Unit (PCCU) require acute care levels of nursing
observation, intervention, assessments and treatments; based on
their needs. 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
required, Step-down cardiac or telemetry experience preferred.
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. AHA BLS for
Healthcare Providers. 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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