RN Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 5, 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 24-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 here:
www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
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