Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department

Location site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak St. SE, Salem, OR 97301
Department: SH Emergency Center
Position type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-exempt
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.

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