Neuro Stepdown Registered Nurse
Portland, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Stepdown position at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital in Oregon, requiring at least 2 years of PCU/Stepdown experience and the ability to manage ventilated patients and vasoactive drips.

Details

• Neuro Stepdown unit at a short-term acute care Magnet, Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital in Oregon
• Patient population includes ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, status epilepticus, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery cases
• Specialized procedures include post-thrombolytic care and management of external ventricular devices and lumbar drains
• Equipment used includes Hamilton C1 ventilators and vasoactive medication management systems
• Patient ratio is 1:3
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30), 36 hours per week
• Variable weekend requirements
• Floating required within the Acute Care division, which may include an affiliated nearby hospital
• No on-call requirements
• Charting via Epic (experience preferred but not required)
• Local candidates are accepted

Requirements

• Active Oregon RN license required; pending license accepted if application has been submitted and received by the licensing board to qualify for the 90-day license exemption
• Minimum 2 years of PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown nursing experience required
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• 6 hours of stroke continuing education (CEs) required
• Demonstrated skill in titrating vasoactive drips required
• Experience with care of ventilated patients required
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required (Charge RN references are not acceptable)
• COVID vaccination proof required; no exemptions accepted
• Epic charting experience preferred

Additional Information

• This is a newly opening unit launching mid-contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Floating within the Acute Care division is required; refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
• Scrubs may be any solid color — no prints
• Daily parking is available for $16 (required only 8am–5pm); public transportation is strongly encouraged given the night shift schedule
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 5 days for a 13-week contract or 7 days for an 18-week contract; approved time off exceeding 5 days must be added to the end of the contract to preserve the full assignment length
• All time off requests must be submitted at the time of consideration
• Candidates who were previously employed at or on assignment with this health system must have been separated for at least 6 months to be eligible to return as a traveler; a reference from the supervising manager at that facility will also be required