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Registered Nurse – Per Diem (Acute Care & Emergency Department)

Columbia County Health System
Dayton, WA Per Diem
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

Registered Nurse (RN) – Per Diem Day and Night Shifts

Location:Dayton General Hospital – Acute Care and/or Emergency Department; Dayton, WA

Schedule:Per Diem, Days & Nights

Compensation: Based on years of experience and certifications – see below


Flexible Scheduling | Minimum 2-shifts per month | One major and one minor Holiday Required per year


Join our team at Columbia County Health System!
We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for Dayton General Hospital to provide exceptional care in the Acute Care and/or Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will be flexible, team-oriented, and able to respond effectively in critical situations, all while embracing the unique challenges and rewards of working in a rural community.


What We Offer

  • Status: Per Diem
  • Schedule: Flexible; Days (6:45am – 7:15pm) and Nights (6:45pm – 7:15am)
  • Compensation:
    • Acute Care only: $39.60 - $62.29 per hour (includes a 10% per diem increase)
    • Emergency Department: $41.80 - $64.49 per hour (includes a 10% per diem increase)
  • Sign-on bonus: $3,750.00
  • Shift differentials for Lead, Nights, Weekends, Preceptor, Call Back
  • Per Diem Requirements: 2 shifts required per month, no more than 130 hours for the month; one major and one minor holiday required to pick up per year
  • If working in the Emergency Department, floating to the Acute Care Unit is required
  • Supportive team environment in a community hospital setting

Qualifications

  • Active Washington State RN license; or active Multi-State License
  • Current ACLS required for Acute Care only, PALS and TNCC required for ED
  • BLS certification every 2 years

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care in the Acute Care and/or Emergency Department.
  • Administer medications and assist with patient admissions.
  • Document patient information in the EHR.
  • Respond promptly to emergencies.
  • Perform triage and prioritize patient care.
  • Check and maintain equipment and supplies in the ED.
  • Lead or assist in trauma and code situations.
  • Demonstrate flexibility, teamwork, and strong clinical judgment.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned to support department operations.

If you’re a compassionate RN seeking a per diem shift opportunity, we’d love for you to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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