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 Stepdown position at a Magnet, Level I Trauma, academic teaching hospital in Oregon, requiring 2 years of PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience and an active OR RN license.

Details

• Neuro Stepdown unit in a short-term acute care hospital setting designated as a Magnet facility, academic teaching hospital, and Level I Trauma Center
• Patient population includes Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke, Status Epilepticus, Post-Craniotomy/Neurosurgery, and Post-Thrombolytic Care cases
• Patient ratio of 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, including possible float to an affiliate hospital nearby — refusal to float may result in contract cancellation
• No on-call requirements
• Equipment used includes Hamilton C1 Ventilators, External Ventricular Devices (EVDs), and Lumbar Drains
• Epic EMR used; experience preferred but not required
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction

Requirements

• Active Oregon (OR) RN license required; pending licensure 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 RN experience required
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• 6 hours of stroke continuing education (CEs) required
• Proficiency in titrating vasoactive drips and 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 with no exemptions

Additional Information

• New unit opening mid-June
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Scrub color: any solid color — no prints
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 5 days for a 13-week contract or 7 days for an 18-week contract; any approved time off exceeding 5 days requires extending the contract end date to complete a full 13-week assignment
• All time off requests must be submitted prior to or at the time of consideration
• Candidates who are former employees or previous travelers at this health system must have been gone at least 6 months before returning; a reference from the OHSU manager who supervised them is required
• Parking costs $16/day (required 8am–5pm only); public transportation is strongly encouraged