Neuro Stepdown RN
Portland, OR
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs
$2,089/weekOverview
- Start Date09/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
Stepdown Neuro RN
Overview
- Travel/contract RN position in Portland, Oregon
- 13-week assignment
- Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
- 36 hours per week
- Patient ratio: 1:3
- Start day: Tuesdays
- One-week orientation
- Floating may occur within the Acute Care division
- First-time travelers accepted
- Local candidates accepted
- Pending license accepted if the application has been submitted and received by the licensing board to qualify for the 90-day license exemption
- Epic experience is preferred but not required
- On-call is not required
- Block scheduling is not guaranteed
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Valid RN license in Oregon
- 2 years of PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- NIHSS
- Direct External Ventricular Device management experience
- Titration of vasoactive drips
- Care of ventilated patients
Unit Details
- Neuro IMC unit with high-acuity, ICU-level patient care
- Diagnoses include ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, status epilepticus, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery
- Special procedures include post-thrombolytic care
- Equipment includes Stable Hamilton C1 ventilators, vasoactive medication management, external ventricular devices, and lumbar drains
Compliance and Pre-Start Items
- Must be fully available for compliance needs until start date
- Background check and work history verification must begin within 24 hours of signing
- Application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position
- Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months are required
- Skills checklist required within 1 year of start
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Fit testing required within 1 year prior to start
- TB screening and TB questionnaire required
- Drug screen required within 3 months prior to start
- Immunization or declination documentation required for MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap, and flu
- Professional appearance policy, job description, coronavirus protocol attestation, and orientation materials must be reviewed and signed as applicable
- Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day for badge issuance
Work Environment
- Short-term acute care facility
- Magnet, teaching, and Level I trauma center
Additional Notes
- Scrub color: any color, no prints; provided by facility
- Parking is $16 per day for 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Public transportation is encouraged
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
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Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.
At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.
We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.
Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.
Portland, OR
About
Portland is a colorful, eclectic city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in Oregon. It sits on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, with snowcapped Mt. Hood looming in the distance, offering panoramic views. You get the best of all worlds in Portland, a thriving city with fantastic restaurants and coffee shops, plus lots of accessible nature nearby. Check out the Japanese Garden and Powell’s City of Books, and don’t forget to grab an iconic pink box of donuts at Voodoo Doughnut. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a day trip to visit some of the many mossy waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge or hike around Mt. Hood National Forest for a close-up view of the enormous stratovolcano.
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