Staff RN - Intensive/Critical Care

Located just 10 minutes from Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington is a great place in which to work and live. Combining friendly neighborhood communities with solid school systems, low crime rates and an abundance of year-round recreational activities, the area is a great choice if you are looking for a balance between work and family life. Enjoy hiking and snow sports in the Cascade Mountains, world-renown windsurfing and fishing on close-by rivers, and ocean beaches just an hour away. SWMC maintains a tobacco and drug-free environment and is an EOE. Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing 1+ years' med/surg experience with emphasis on telemetry or equivalent education and/or experience WA State RN Licensure Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification within 1 year of hire Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to effectively communicate clinical information Strong analysis/problem solving skills Strong organization skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team Computer skills Ability to teach Knowledge of nursing processes and practices Work requires active physical exertion up to 33% of the time with ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs or less. Prefer: BSN with acute care nursing experience; Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) certification; Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification; Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification Southwest Washington Medical Center, located in Vancouver, Washington, is highly acclaimed as one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals. As a leading medical center with 360 licensed beds and 32 areas of specialty, Southwest combines human compassion with cutting-edge technology. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE