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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown Neuro unit requiring direct External Ventricular Device (EVD) management experience and at least 2 years of PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience.

Details

• Work in a newly opened Neuro IMC Stepdown unit providing high-acuity, ICU-level care
• Manages complex neuro patients including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, status epilepticus, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery cases
• Performs specialized care including post-thrombolytic care, vasoactive medication management, and management of external ventricular devices and lumbar drains
• Utilizes Stable Hamilton C1 Ventilators
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• 36 hours per week
• Variable weekend requirements
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within the Acute Care division, potentially to affiliate hospitals nearby
• Charts using Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (Standard or Compact); Oregon license pending applications accepted if submitted to the licensing board
• Active OR (Operating Room) RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
• Direct External Ventricular Device (EVD) management experience is required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA, traditional AHA only - RQI not accepted)
• 6 hours of stroke continuing education required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills required: titration of vasoactive drips and care of ventilated patients
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required; charge RN references not accepted
• Background check must show no prior hits under comprehensive lifetime background review

Additional Information

• Provide high-acuity nursing care to complex neurological patients including stroke, seizure, and post-neurosurgical cases
• Work in a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital that is a Level I Trauma Center
• One week of orientation provided for this newly opened unit
• Must complete required compliance modules prior to start (non-billable, averaging 4.5 hours for RNs)
• Scrubs of any color accepted except prints, and are provided
• Daily parking pass required at $16 for 8am-5pm, with public transportation encouraged
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former OHSU employees or previous travelers must have a completed reference from their OHSU supervising manager
• Returning staff must have a gap of at least 6 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront and are limited to a maximum of 2 weeks
• Maximum RTO allowed is 5 days for a 13-week assignment or 7 days for an 18-week assignment, with additional time off requiring contract extension
• Floating may occur within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed