Clinical Nurse – Emergency Department
Salem, OR, US
Nursing
Part Time
Job ID: #13472
Location site: Salem Main Hospital, 890 Oak St. SE., Salem, OR 97301
Department: SH Emergency Center
Position type: Part Time 24 hours/week and full time 36 hours/week positions available
Start time/Shift/Schedule: Night shift, variable start times and scheduled days
Your role with us
As a clinical nurse in Salem Health’s Emergency Department, you’ll be on the front lines of care at one of the busiest EDs on the West Coast, part of a Level II Trauma Center serving over 115,000 patients annually. This role demands quick critical thinking, strong clinical judgment and compassionate communication. You’ll assess, plan, intervene, and document care for patients across the lifespan while collaborating with a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team. Whether you’re stabilizing a trauma patient, educating a family, or leading a shift as charge nurse, your expertise and adaptability help ensure excellent outcomes in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment. At Salem Health, your voice is valued, your growth is supported and your impact is immediate.
What you'll do
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Assess: Perform ongoing, age-appropriate assessments, taking into account medical history, social factors and learning needs.
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Plan: Develop and update individualized care plans that reflect patient condition, potential barriers and family involvement.
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Intervene: Deliver evidence-based care while prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and dignity; respond effectively in emergencies.
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Document: Accurately chart assessments, care plans, interventions, education and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
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Communicate: Use clear, concise SBAR communication with providers, patients and team members; anticipate and share updates proactively.
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Lead: Take charge when needed—making assignments, directing support staff, managing flow and guiding clinical decision-making.
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Promote Safety: Ensure a clean, hazard-free environment and follow infection control protocols; use restraints per policy when applicable.
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Collaborate: Supervise and mentor CNAs, techs, students, and other support staff, while participating in shared governance and quality improvement.
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Float & Flex: Support unit needs through flexibility, cross-training and collaboration with peers across service areas.
Background/experience
- Associates degree of nursing (ADN) or bachelor’s degree of nursing (BSN) or non-nursing bachelor’s degree with master’s degree of nursing (MSN) required
- ADN graduates with less than 5 years of acute care experience required to sign agreement to complete BSN or MSN within 3 years of hire
- Minimum of one (1) year of RN Staff Nurse experience required; acute care RN Staff Nurse experience preferred
- Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing in the State of Oregon
- BLS required
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
Location site: Salem Main Hospital, 890 Oak St. SE., Salem, OR 97301
Department: SH Emergency Center
Position type: Part Time 24 hours/week and full time 36 hours/week positions available
Start time/Shift/Schedule: Night shift, variable start times and scheduled days
Your role with us
As a clinical nurse in Salem Health’s Emergency Department, you’ll be on the front lines of care at one of the busiest EDs on the West Coast, part of a Level II Trauma Center serving over 115,000 patients annually. This role demands quick critical thinking, strong clinical judgment and compassionate communication. You’ll assess, plan, intervene, and document care for patients across the lifespan while collaborating with a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team. Whether you’re stabilizing a trauma patient, educating a family, or leading a shift as charge nurse, your expertise and adaptability help ensure excellent outcomes in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment. At Salem Health, your voice is valued, your growth is supported and your impact is immediate.
What you'll do
-
Assess: Perform ongoing, age-appropriate assessments, taking into account medical history, social factors and learning needs.
-
Plan: Develop and update individualized care plans that reflect patient condition, potential barriers and family involvement.
-
Intervene: Deliver evidence-based care while prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and dignity; respond effectively in emergencies.
-
Document: Accurately chart assessments, care plans, interventions, education and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
-
Communicate: Use clear, concise SBAR communication with providers, patients and team members; anticipate and share updates proactively.
-
Lead: Take charge when needed—making assignments, directing support staff, managing flow and guiding clinical decision-making.
-
Promote Safety: Ensure a clean, hazard-free environment and follow infection control protocols; use restraints per policy when applicable.
-
Collaborate: Supervise and mentor CNAs, techs, students, and other support staff, while participating in shared governance and quality improvement.
-
Float & Flex: Support unit needs through flexibility, cross-training and collaboration with peers across service areas.
Background/experience
- Associates degree of nursing (ADN) or bachelor’s degree of nursing (BSN) or non-nursing bachelor’s degree with master’s degree of nursing (MSN) required
- ADN graduates with less than 5 years of acute care experience required to sign agreement to complete BSN or MSN within 3 years of hire
- Minimum of one (1) year of RN Staff Nurse experience required; acute care RN Staff Nurse experience preferred
- Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing in the State of Oregon
- BLS required
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
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Nursing
Since 2010, Salem Hospital has continuously achieved Magnet™-designation – the gold standard for nursing excellence. Only eight percent of all hospitals achieve this prestigious distinction.
We’ve been able to do this by maintaining a nursing culture that is defined by:
- Consistent teamwork and collaboration
- Exemplary resources to support clinical nurses
- Engaged and inspiring leadership
- A focus on well-being, resilience, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Strong professional development opportunities
- Pride in delivering quality-of-care that exceeds national norms
- An empowering professional governance structure and professional practice model
- New grad residency support, preceptorship, and mentoring
- Open and transparent strategy alignment
- Feedback is encouraged, valued and incorporated from the staff at all levels.
- Partnerships with community organizations that support improved patient outcomes
If you’re looking for a setting where you can achieve your highest potential as a nurse, we invite you to join us. We welcome all nurses, including those from outside of the United States. At Salem Health, you can experience an inclusive culture that values and rewards your unique qualities and background.
RN residency program
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The Salem Health Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) Residency Program enhances your PharmD education as you develop your clinical expertise in the medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions. The program will be eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. Upon completion of the Salem Health PGY1 residency, we believe you will be a confident and highly capable general practitioner, and well-prepared for the next step in your career.
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