Pediatric Critical Care Float RN
Portland, Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital

Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool - Registered Nurse

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as part of a pediatric float pool.
• Provide care across multiple pediatric units including:

  • Pediatric Acute Care Surgical (PACS)
  • Pediatric Acute Care Medical (PACM)
  • Pediatric Intermediate Care (PIMC)
  • Pediatric Oncology (Hem/Onc)
  • PICU
  • NICU
• Care for pediatric patients with acute, intermediate, oncology, neonatal, and critical care needs.
• Floating between units is required.
• Every other weekend coverage.
• Patient ratio approximately 1-2:4.
• EPIC electronic health record experience required.

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day.
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start.
• Primary source verification of RN license within 60 days prior to start.
• Two (2) manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required.
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance modules prior to start, including:

  • Information Privacy and Security Essentials
  • Integrity Foundations
  • Harassment Prevention Fundamentals
  • Additional modules for RNs such as Vocera Badge Training, Glucometer, and Omnicell Nurse Patient Care Training (some exemptions apply).
• Facility professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Candidate must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Fit mask test required within one year prior to start (N95 or equivalent).
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (or signed declination)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (full series or signed declination)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, TSPOT, or QGOLD) within 12 months prior to start, or documentation of positive TB with clear chest x-ray and annual questionnaire.
• Annual flu vaccination or signed declination required by December 1st.
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates.

Additional Notes

• Medication override test and other orientation materials will be provided but are not required before start.
• Candidate must complete Compass training modules prior to badge issuance and start date.
• No open court cases allowed; any background hits require a personal criminal history statement.
• Facility does not require annual background or drug screen updates unless there is a gap of 30+ days between assignments.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly specialized pediatric critical care environment with a variety of patient populations and acuity levels, ideal for nurses seeking diverse clinical experience in a travel role.