Pediatric Behavioral Health RN
Oregon City, OR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
Beds: 109
Charting System: Epic
Parking: No Fee

Job Details

• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Floating: Required; may float between units and facilities based on skill set and unit needs (locations include Milwaukie, Newberg, Portland, Hood River, Willamette Falls, Seaside, and Saint Vincent)
• On-Call: No
• Weekends: Yes, every other weekend
• Block Schedules: No
• Expected Ratios: Evening shifts 1:5, Night shifts 1:10
• Vehicle: Must have a vehicle for assignment
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed except OR/Critical Care/ED/Maternal Child where scrubs are provided

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years (default for travel RN positions)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (explicitly states "NO 1ST TIMERS") — candidates must have prior travel experience

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (AWHONN or NCC-EFM) for applicable units
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)
• State License (RN) and NURSYS verification required

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches (Oregon and Washington) as applicable
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Fit Mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Providence Health and Services WorkRamp training modules prior to start (includes Core, Specialty, Regional, and Annual Regulatory modules as applicable)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Photo for badge required (passport style with neutral background)

Floating Policy

• Floating to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance is required
• Floating to Seaside facility includes additional incentives and hotel accommodations for consecutive shifts
• Facility will provide as much notice as possible for floating assignments

Work Environment

• Scrubs provided for OR, Critical Care, ED, and Maternal Child units
• Floating between multiple units and facilities based on needs and skill set
• Epic electronic health record system used

This position is suitable for experienced travel RNs who are flexible with floating assignments and meet all certification, compliance, and health requirements.