Travel Nurse RN - Assistant Manager
Corvallis, OR
First Connect Health
4x10 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Title: ED Assistant Department Manager / RN

Location: Corvallis, OR

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Varied (Occasional weekends and holiday coverage required)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary

A facility in Corvallis, OR is seeking a dynamic leader for the role of Assistant Department Manager in the Emergency Department. This position balances clinical expertise with administrative support, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care for patients across the lifespan—from neonates to geriatrics. Working under the Nurse Manager, you will provide frontline leadership, employee support, and oversight of a department that handles everything from non-critical walk-ins to life-threatening cardiac and trauma emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Provide effective management and support for ED staff, serving as a resource for complex clinical scenarios.
• Operational Oversight: Assure quality care and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced environment that includes urgent mental health and emergency transport arrivals.
• Regulatory Compliance: Oversee moderate complexity testing in accordance with CAP (College of American Pathologists) requirements.
• Staff Development: Assist in the mentorship and evaluation of employees to improve clinical competency and department efficiency.
• Patient Advocacy: Ensure a high standard of patient-centered care for a diverse population with varied medical and psychiatric needs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience (Management courses or previous leadership experience highly preferred).
• Licensure: Current unencumbered Oregon RN License required at the time of submission.
• Certifications:
  • BLS (Healthcare Provider Level)
  • ACLS & PALS
  • TNCC or ATCN (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Documentation: Verification of high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory for CAP moderate complexity testing compliance.

Assignment Details & Expectations

• Unit Environment: A comprehensive ED certified to care for critical cardiac and trauma patients, including pediatrics.
• EMR: EPIC proficiency is required.
• Facility Address: 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330.
• Submission Note: Submissions must include the candidate's "General Interview Time Available" and the preferred contact method (phone/email) to be considered.

Trauma Nursing Essentials

As a leader in an ED that manages critical trauma, maintaining mastery of the Trauma Nursing Process (TNP) is essential. The TNP provides a systematic approach to identifying and treating life-threatening injuries.