RN New Grad Residency - CVCU

Your role with us

This New Grad nursing position features a unique opportunity in Salem Health's Cardiovascular Care Unit (CVCU), a Intensive Care specialty cardiac unit where you'll care for patients with heart failure, post-surgical cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions, as well as those with acute coronary syndrome. You'll also be involved in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology services.

As part of the CVCU's multidisciplinary team, you'll be dedicated to delivering excellent care to a diverse community. You'll be proud to know that our Heart Program was named one of the nation's Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2020 - our fifth time receiving this honor and our third consecutive year.

You'll be part of a clinical team that values collaboration and clinical expertise. Our culture is centered on the patient, with high standards for quality care and customer service. You'll have a voice through our highly engaged Shared Governance Unit Council, which is committed to improving outcomes and maintaining a healthy work environment.

As a nurse here, you'll receive specialty training to care for this unique patient population, with a strong emphasis on professional growth and mentorship. You'll be encouraged and supported in pursuing advanced certifications. Training opportunities span from novice to advanced cardiovascular intensive care, including Intra-aortic Balloon Pump, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Targeted Temperature Management, and Ventricular Assist Devices.

RN New grad residency

As a new graduate nurse, you'll begin your journey with a comprehensive residency program designed to support your transition into professional practice. The program starts with two weeks of hospital-wide skills labs and didactic learning alongside other new grads. This is followed by two weeks of hybrid learning, combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience on the unit where you've been hired. After the first month, you'll move into full-time, unit-based precepted training, which typically lasts between 6 to 12 weeks depending on your unit and prior experience. In total, orientation can range from 8 to 16 weeks. Once orientation is complete, you'll transition into a structured mentorship program to continue your development.

What you'll do

• Perform accurate, ongoing, and relevant assessments for each assigned patient.
• Deliver patient care competently in alignment with individualized care plans.
• Plan and coordinate patient transfers or discharges to the appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate proactively with the healthcare team and patient families.
• Document assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient responses clearly and accurately.
• Anticipate patient needs and communicate effectively with team members.

Required qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science (BSN) or Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing, or non-nursing bachelor's degree with a Master of Science in nursing (MSN). Candidates with an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) or graduate of a diploma RN program are also encouraged to apply; ADN applicants with less than five years of acute care experience will be required to sign an agreement committing to complete their BSN or MSN degree within three years of hire
• Less than one 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

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