staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery - $48-90 per hour

Legacy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery for a nursing job in PORTLAND, Oregon.

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview:

Join Our Family Birth Center Team as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center!

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families?

At Legacy Health, we’re not just a health care provider — we’re a community that values compassionate care, teamwork, and the expertise of our nurses. We’re looking for dedicated, skilled RNs who want to join our exceptional team at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, where you’ll have the opportunity to impact lives in a truly meaningful way. If you’re passionate about nursing and want to be part of a place where you’re respected, supported, and challenged, we want to hear from you!

About Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center:

Nestled in the heart of vibrant Northwest Portland, Legacy Good Samaritan is renowned for its cutting-edge care and specialty programs. From nationally recognized doctors in cancer care, neurology, and kidney transplantation to world-class services in robotic surgery, rehabilitation, and weight-loss surgery, our hospital is at the forefront of medical innovation. Plus, we’re proud to offer Oregon’s only 24-hour urgent care center right next to our emergency room — ensuring seamless care for those in need, day or night.

Here, you’ll be part of a legacy of excellence in health care, delivering care to the community with compassion and dedication. Our Family Birth Center is a 20-bed, Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) unit where patients remain in the same room throughout their stay. We offer top-tier care with NICU telemedicine for newborn resuscitations and 24/7 anesthesia and scrub coverage. We adhere to AWHONN staffing standards to provide the best possible care.

Your Role as a Registered Nurse (RN):

As a vital member of our health care team, you’ll provide top-notch patient care within your assigned department or unit. Working closely with clinical managers and other healthcare professionals, you’ll assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, always ensuring the highest standards of safety and compassion.

This is your chance to take ownership of your patients’ care and make a lasting impact on their health and well-being. You’ll work collaboratively with physicians, specialists, and support staff to create comprehensive care plans and deliver the best outcomes.

• Provide direct, compassionate patient care while adhering to Legacy Health’s high standards for patient assessment, care delivery, and transfer.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, holistic care for every patient.
• Advocate for patients by offering education and emotional support, helping them navigate their health journeys.
• Leverage cutting-edge electronic health systems to accurately document patient information and provide seamless care.

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program as required by licensure.
• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is strongly preferred. If you’re working towards your BSN, we encourage you to apply!
• For certain roles, a BSN is required. We also consider RNs without a BSN based on clinical experience and with approval from the Chief Nursing Officer.

Experience:

• At least one year of nursing experience, or completion of the Legacy Health RN Residency program (or equivalent program).
• Additional clinical experience may be required, depending on the department.

Skills & Qualities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to connect effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to navigate and utilize electronic health systems.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities — because in this role, every day is different, and your expertise will make all the difference.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) required.

Career Path & Opportunities:

• Perform at the top of your nursing license in areas like Triage, Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Newborn Resuscitation.
• Leadership supports pursuing RNC in obstetrics, with financial assistance for education.
• Oregon ranks among the top 10 states for RN pay.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Flexible self-scheduling and work-life balance.
• High level of autonomy in a collaborative work environment.
• Recognized as one of the best L&D units by traveling nurses.

Unique Perks:

• Free 24/7 on-site parking.
• Located in Portland with easy access to outdoor activities and urban amenities.
• Accessible by public transportation and biking routes.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care in a supportive, collaborative environment, apply now to join our Family Birth Center team at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. Let’s work together to bring new life into the world!

Legacy Health Job ID #1580-25-41857. Posted job title: rn staff nurse - labor & delivery

Join our team and be a part of creating the gold standard in care safety. Together, we're building the safest environment for giving and receiving care, where both patients and caregivers thrive.

Who is Legacy Health?

Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world — these are not just words. They are commitments that form the core of our mission, and we take them seriously. That mission matches a profound and serious footprint: Legacy Health is a locally owned nonprofit, six-hospital health system that also includes a full-service children’s hospital, a 24-hour mental and behavioral health services center, and more than 70 primary care, specialty and urgent care clinics, 14,000 employees and nearly 3,000 health care providers.

We provide comprehensive health care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and mid-Willamette Valley and have the most five-star ratings for hospitals in the region. From rural areas to urban centers, we play a critical role in the lives of 2.5 million people.

As one of the largest employers in the area, people trust Legacy with their health and livelihoods. That is why Forbes named Legacy one of the best large employers in America in 2023. That vote of trust also demands that we leave a positive mark on our community beyond the hallways of our hospitals and clinics. As a reflective and open-minded organization, we value the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) patient care across our system.

• 403b retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits