What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN New Grad Residency - A4E Trauma Care Unit position at Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics?
Description
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SH A4 E
Position Type: Full Time 36 hours/week
Start Time: Variable (Night & Day shift positions available)
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
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Your Role With Us:
Unit and Location: 4thfloor, Building A East
Size of unit, number of beds and number of treatment areas: 30 telemetry capable private rooms including both medical and intermediate levels of care. Fifteen rooms have ICU capability.
As a level 2 trauma designated hospital, the Trauma Care Unit at Salem Hospital primary focus is trauma and vascular care. The team provides care for patients who have experienced traumatic injuries from motor vehicle accidents and chest trauma related to both accidents and violent crimes. The team also serves patients who suffer from a wide variety of medical conditions including but not limited to cardiac, respiratory and metabolic disorders. The high majority of patients on TCU are admitted from the ED or transferred from the ICU. Team members on the TCU pride themselves with a wide range of skills and strong teamwork. The unit has the capability of caring for all levels of care, including intensive care if the need arises. Experienced RNs are crossed trained in the care of these more complex patients. The wide range of diagnoses and complex patients creates a highly satisfying specialty.
2025 New Grad Residency Cohort Dates: February 24th, April 21st, July 28th, August 25th, September 22nd, October 20th
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- 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
Background/Expertise:
- Requires BSN or non-nursing Bachelor's Degree with MSN. Bachelor of Arts in nursing also accepted. Candidates with an Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) also encouraged to apply. *Agreement to complete BSN within three (3) years of hire required.
- Less than one (1) year of nursing experience required.
- Unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon required one week prior to hire date.
- BLS required.
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
