Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
Providence Portland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Overview

• Position floats between units as needed.
• Weekend shifts required at least every other weekend.
• No on-call required.
• Expected nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4.
• Must have a personal vehicle for assignment.
• Floating to other units and facilities within the region is common based on skill set.
• Facilities covered include multiple locations within reasonable distance.
• Floating to certain locations may include additional incentives and accommodations.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Emergency Room (ER)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year ER nursing experience recommended.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Short-term acute care facility setting.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Scrub color: Any color allowed.
• Parking: No fee.
• Floating between units and facilities may be required to meet staffing needs.
• Weekend work required at least every other weekend.
• No block schedules or on-call required.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility and system-required training modules annually (including specialty-specific and regulatory compliance modules).
• Must complete competency exams and skills checklists as applicable.
• Background checks and verifications required per state and facility policies.
• References: Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required.

Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required.
• Physical and health document requirements must be current and compliant prior to start.
• Respirator fit testing required for travel assignments (updated annually).
• Candidates should be prepared for possible floating to multiple locations within the region.

This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to work across multiple units and facilities, ideal for nurses who are adaptable and enjoy varied clinical experiences in emergency care.