Karla Rutherford

Trauma Coordinator Registered Nurse · Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital

Nurse Lincoln City, OR

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
21 years
since Dec 2005
Gender
Female

Experience

Trauma Coordinator Registered NurseCurrent
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
Since Dec 2005 · 21 years · Lincoln City, OR

Education

Grand Canyon University
Bachelor’s Degree
2015 – 2016
Colorado Mountain College
ADN
1998 – 2000

Skills

Nursing Healthcare Acute Care Patient Education Acls Emergency Nursing Patient Safety Emergency Room Bls Pals Meditech Ehr Critical Care Cpr Certified Medical/Surgical Registered Nurses Telemetry Vital Signs Nursing Care Enpc Inpatient Treatment Medication Administration Epic Systems Trauma Nursing Bcls Quality Patient Care Emergency Medicine Pediatrics Tncc Medical Surgical Advanced Cardiac Life Support Pediatric Nursing Patient Satisfaction

About Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital

Industry
Hospital & Health Care
Office Location
Lincoln City, OR

Professional Overview

Karla Rutherford is a Trauma Coordinator Registered Nurse, currently affiliated with Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, based in Lincoln City, OR. As a nurse, Rutherford contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Lincoln City, OR. They have been with Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for 21 years. Rutherford holds academic credentials, including Bachelor’s Degree and ADN, from Grand Canyon University and Colorado Mountain College. Core competencies include Nursing, Healthcare, Acute Care, Patient Education, Acls. Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital operates in the Hospital & Health Care sector. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Lincoln City, OR healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,760 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Karla Rutherford is one of them.
  • 5,443 Nurses are based in OR (out of 17,253 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 4 contacts at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in OR: $114,000 – $172,000 (median $133,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in OR: Providence Health & Services (425), Legacy Health (318), Kaiser Permanente (265).
  • 7% of Nurses in OR hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 74% of Nurses in OR have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karla Rutherford located?

Karla Rutherford is based in Lincoln City, OR. They are currently affiliated with Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital.

What is Karla Rutherford's specialty?

Karla Rutherford specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Trauma Coordinator Registered Nurse.

Where does Karla Rutherford currently work?

Karla Rutherford currently works at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. They have been there for 21 years.

What is Karla Rutherford's educational background?

Karla Rutherford attended Grand Canyon University and Colorado Mountain College.

How do I contact Karla Rutherford for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in OR?

Nurses in OR typically earn $114,000 to $172,000 annually, with a median of $133,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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