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Providence Health and Services

Charge RN - PACU

Seaside, OR · On-site

$62.90 - $83.73/hr

Charge RN - PACU at Providence Seaside Hospital is full-time position working during weekdays and weekends on a day shift. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $4,000. Eligible external ...

ATC Healthcare

Per Diem- ICU RN

Seaside, OR · On-site

$56/hr

S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare ...

Providence Health & Service

Charge RN - PACU

Seaside, OR · On-site

$62.90 - $83.73/hr

Charge RN - PACU at Providence Seaside Hospital is full-time position working during weekdays and weekends on a day shift. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $4,000. Eligible external ...

Providence Service

Charge RN - PACU

Seaside, OR · On-site

$62.90 - $83.73/hr

Charge RN - PACU at Providence Seaside Hospital is full-time position working during weekdays and weekends on a day shift. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $4,000. Eligible external ...

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How much do unit manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for unit manager in Astoria, OR is $73,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $70,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a unit manager?

A unit manager oversees a department or unit within a company or organization to help workers achieve their business goals. As a unit manager, your job duties include scheduling shifts, assessing the unit’s efficiency, and ensuring that every worker is performing their tasks correctly. Unit managers work in a variety of business settings, such as in hospitals or at production facilities. Qualifications for this career vary depending on where you work. A nursing unit manager, for example, needs to earn licensure and have several years of training and experience. In general, essential skills to have for this job include leadership, organizational awareness, and strong verbal and written communication.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a unit manager, and why are they important?

To succeed as a Unit Manager, you generally need strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, often backed by relevant experience and a degree in management or a related field. Familiarity with budgeting software, project management tools, and compliance systems is typically required. Excellent interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and team motivation skills distinguish high-performing Unit Managers. These abilities are crucial for effectively overseeing operations, ensuring team cohesion, and meeting organizational goals.

What are some typical challenges a unit manager faces when leading a diverse team?

Unit Managers often oversee teams with varying backgrounds, experience levels, and work styles, which can present challenges in communication, conflict resolution, and motivation. Balancing operational demands with team development is common, as is ensuring consistent performance while fostering a positive work environment. Successful Unit Managers use strong interpersonal skills, clear goal-setting, and regular feedback to address these challenges and build cohesive, high-performing teams.

What is the difference between Unit Manager vs Nurse Manager?

AspectUnit ManagerNurse Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related fieldRegistered Nurse (RN) license, often with a master's in nursing or healthcare administration
Work EnvironmentManages healthcare units such as clinics, nursing homes, or hospitalsLeads nursing staff within healthcare settings, focusing on patient care and staff management
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilitiesHospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics

The main difference is that a Unit Manager oversees the overall operations of a healthcare unit, including staff and resources, while a Nurse Manager focuses specifically on nursing staff and patient care quality. Both roles require healthcare experience, but Nurse Managers need RN licensure, whereas Unit Managers often have broader administrative credentials.

What skills do you need to be a unit manager?

A unit manager needs strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to oversee daily operations and staff. They should have problem-solving abilities, knowledge of industry-specific regulations, and often require experience in management or relevant technical skills. Effective time management and the ability to handle multiple priorities are also essential.
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Infographic showing various Unit Manager job openings in Astoria, OR as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 41% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,500 per year, or $35.3 per hour.

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Amergis Healthcare Staffing Boston

Astoria, OR • On-site

Contractor

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing Boston is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Astoria, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/22/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

The Critical Care Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in a variety of critical care settings. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care. Responsibilities include monitoring, assessment, vital sign monitoring, ventilator management, medication administration, intravenous insertion and infusion, central line care, catheters, and maintenance of a running record of the patient’s status. The Critical Care RN must be prepared at all times to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other lifesaving measures for the patients in their care.
Highlights:


· 25 bed critical access hospital
· average daily Med Surg census is approximately 12-15
· deliver 20-30 babies per month
· ED is a level IV trauma center and sees approximately 14,000 patients per year (around 35-40/day)
· 280-300 surgeries per month. general surgery, orthopedics, urology, podiatry, ophthalmology, OB/Gyn, vascular specialists, ENT
· Patient Ratios: Med Surg (days) 1:4, Med Surg (nights) 1:5, CCU 1:2, ED 1:4

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of recent ICU/Critical Care experience
  • Active Oregon RN License preferred (90-day exception accepted)
  • BLS, ACLS, PALs, TNCC (Can be received during credentialing)
  • Cerner experience required
  • Experience with:
    • Ventilators
    • Vasopressors
    • Sepsis management
    • Medical-level pediatrics

Additional Notes

  • Travelers may be required to float between ICU, Med Surg, and ED
  • Occasional sitter shifts may be required
  • Orientation includes classroom training followed by unit-specific onboarding

About the Facility

Astoria is known for its coastal views, historic charm, outdoor recreation, and vibrant downtown atmosphere. This assignment offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment while enjoying one of Oregon's most scenic locations.

Cerner experience required, and must have a plan for housing in the area prior to being submitted if interested.

About Amergis Healthcare Staffing Boston

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Benefits
  • Referral bonus

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