Registered Nurse (RN) New Grad
- BLS
- BSN
- RN license
How this pay compares
This posting states $56.65–$78.08 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in Oregon post a median of $63.99 an hour, the middle half $53.66–$70.45, across 402 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in Oregon earn a median of $62.02 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Willamette Valley Medical Center
Medicare gives Willamette Valley Medical Center 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Oregon's hospitals average 3.2). 77% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Oregon hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Willamette Valley Medical Center's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $76.57 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $70.29 an hour across Oregon's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Oregon hospitals pay nurses.
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What Oregon law says about nurse staffing
- Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios: Hospital nurse staffing plans must ensure unit ratios such as 1:2 in intensive care and 1:4 in medical-surgical units. ORS 441.765(2)(j) (source: ORS 441.765(2)(j))
Registered nurse and LPN jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 80.7%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.45x · Clicks 136
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 54.8% · Stating an hourly rate 34.1%
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About the job
Registered Nurse (RN) New Grad
Job Type: Fulltime | Days
Wage scale: $56.65 – $78.08 per hour
Your experience matters
At Willamette Valley Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Join our Operating Room team at Willamette Valley Medical Center, where teamwork, growth, and exceptional patient care go hand in hand. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate who is a motivated go-getter and eager to expand their perioperative skill set. The selected candidate will receive training to independently scrub and circulate surgical procedures and will participate in both scrub and circulator call rotations. We’re looking for someone who is ready to jump in, support their teammates, and contribute wherever needed. Our team works best when we work together, so if you bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a true team-first mindset, we’d love to have you grow with us.
How you'll contribute
A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role
- Performs duties as assigned and requested.
- Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient’s condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
- Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
- Provides patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medications and ensures correct administration following the six rights to minimize medication errors.
- Assists physicians with procedures and provides services requiring technical and manual skills.
- Performs treatments and delivers care within licensure scope.
- Ensures patient safety by performing all aspects of care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
- Operates and manages equipment safely and correctly.
- Educates patients and families on disease processes and recovery expectations.
- Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
- Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current state or compact state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
- Certifications: BLS
- Experience: Previous Pre and Post Experience Preferred
- Licenses: Must have a current state or compact state RN license.
- Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.
More about Jefferson Regional
Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) is a 60-bed acute care hospital in McMinnville, Oregon, and part of Lifepoint Health , a leading healthcare network dedicated to making communities healthier®. WVMC provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services while offering team members a supportive environment where they can grow, make a difference, and advance their careers
EEOC Statement
"Willamette Valley Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Willamette Valley Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
From LifePoint Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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