Neuro Stepdown RN
Portland, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU / Neuro Stepdown position in Oregon, requiring a minimum of 2 years of PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience and an active OR RN license.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting — Magnet-designated, academic teaching facility, and Level I Trauma Center
• New Neuro Stepdown unit opening mid-assignment
• Patient population includes ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, status epilepticus, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery cases
• Specialized procedures include post-thrombolytic care, vasoactive medication management, and care of ventilated patients
• Equipment used includes Hamilton C1 ventilators, external ventricular devices, and lumbar drains
• Charting system is Epic (experience preferred but not required)
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Variable weekend requirements
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3
• Floating is required within the Acute Care division, including to a nearby affiliate hospital — refusal to float may result in contract cancellation
• No on-call responsibilities
• Local candidates are accepted

Requirements

• Active Oregon (OR) 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
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• 6 hours of stroke continuing education (CEs) required
• Minimum 2 years of PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown experience required
• Ability to titrate vasoactive drips and provide care for ventilated patients required
• Epic experience preferred
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required — Charge RN references are not acceptable
• COVID vaccination documentation required — no exemptions accepted
• Former employees of the facility must have been separated for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Solid-color scrubs required (no prints); scrubs are provided
• Parking is available for a daily fee; public transportation is strongly encouraged
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 5 days for a 13-week contract or 7 days for an 18-week contract
• If more than 5 RTO days are approved, the additional time must be added to the end of the contract to maintain a full 13-week assignment
• All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of consideration
• Former employees or previous travelers at this facility must have a reference completed by their OHSU supervisor, which will be reviewed by the new reporting manager