ER Registered Nurse
Pendleton, Oregon
Saint Anthony Hospital

Registered Nurse (ER) - Oregon, Pendleton

Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
• Location: Pendleton, Oregon
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights (19:00 - 07:00)
• Hours: 12 hours per shift, approximately 36 hours per week
• Unit: ER with 11 beds/trauma bays
• Patient Volume: Approximately 37 patients per day
• Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: 1:3-4
• Trauma Level: Level 4
• EMR System: Meditech
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Orientation: Unit-specific, 2-3 days of 12-hour shifts

Work Environment & Responsibilities

• ER RNs manage all ER functions including triage, patient holds, phlebotomy, and reading cardiac monitors.
• No separate fast track; direct bed placement until full, then quick triage.
• Separate psych/seclusion rooms available.
• In-house security present.
• Imaging (X-Ray, CT) located adjacent to ER; transport handled by imaging department.
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7; ER RNs do not perform RT procedures.
• Occasional use of nurse aides, paramedics, or patient sitters.
• Call or standby is rare.
• Floating is optional and usually not required for ER staff.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend, based on unit needs.
• Holiday work required unless specified off in contract.

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Must be an independent thinker and self-motivated
• Prior ER nursing experience: 2-3 years required

Additional Notes

• The ER is located near a major interstate and a well-known local landmark.
• Charge nurse role is typically filled by the triage RN for half the day.
• ED Physicians/Mid-level providers work 12-hour shifts.
• Monitor techs are not present; ER RNs interpret cardiac strips.
• Unit manager will conduct a phone interview as part of the profile review process.