Med/Surg Telemetry Float RN
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Per Diem

Location: Portland, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float to all acute care units as needed, including:

  • 9K Ortho/Spine
  • 10K ENT/Neuro/Stroke
  • 11K Cardiac IMC
  • 13K Med/Surg Onc
  • 14K Bone Marrow Transplant
  • 4A Abdominal Transplant
  • 5AC Medicine
  • 6A Overflow
  • 10A Emergency General Surgery
  • 13A Trauma
  • 14A General Surgery
  • 14C Medicine
  • Outpatient Care Unit (OCU)
• Must be committed to working night shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• Patient ratio approximately 1:5
• Rolling start dates; orientation limited to 3 candidates at a time
• Orientation length and timing vary based on unit and candidate experience
• Facility expects RN to pick up shifts immediately after orientation completion
• Charting system: Epic (experience required)
• Scrub color: Any

Requirements

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience working with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Experience in acute care and outpatient settings
• Knowledge and practice of isolation precautions
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Orientation & Credentialing

• Credentialing process takes 4+ weeks
• Orientation requested 2 weeks in advance
• Orientation dates vary; some dates are unavailable (e.g., 3/10/26, 4/7/26)
• Travel nurses will be asked about previous units worked and comfort level to determine orientation needs
• Prior experience at the facility should be noted

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Background check within 6 months prior to start (includes education and work history verification, international searches if applicable)
• National Sex Offender Search within 30 days prior to start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start
• Physical exam: Required to meet Aya standard (within 1 year of start)
• Fit mask test: Required within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (immune titer, vaccines, or declination)
  • Hepatitis B (full vaccine series, immune titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (immune titer, vaccines, or declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or signed declination (deadline 12/01/2025)
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from last 24 months required
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history

Facility Specific Requirements

• Must review and sign professional appearance policy, job description, coronavirus protocol attestation, and other facility-specific documents prior to start
• Completion of required Compass modules prior to start (varies by role; RN modules include Information Privacy, Integrity Foundations, Respect at the University, and others)
• Medication override test provided during orientation (not required before start)
• Restraints training required annually (except OR/Surgical Techs)
• Additional unit-specific modules and competencies may be required depending on assignment
• Must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date

Additional Notes

• Candidates must confirm commitment to night shifts and immediate shift availability post-orientation
• Rolling start dates with limited orientation slots
• Prior experience at the facility is advantageous and should be noted

This position offers a dynamic acute care float role requiring flexibility, strong clinical skills, and commitment to night shifts in a large academic medical center environment.