NICU Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Portland, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Work in a Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 46 beds, caring for critically ill, convalescing, and growing premature and term newborns.
• Patient admissions include high-risk perinatal cases and transports from multiple states.
• Family-centered care approach with access to specialists in endocrine, pulmonary, genetics, renal, metabolic, ophthalmology, neurology, pediatric surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery.
• Teaching hospital environment with opportunities to participate in education of students and pediatric residents.

Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Weekend work required
• No call required
• Floating within the hospital required; no floating to other hospitals
• Block scheduling accommodations generally not available

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with NICU experience within the last year
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Compliance and Onboarding Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification, international searches if applicable, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and national sex offender search
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start
• Physical exam not required for this specialty but must meet Aya Healthcare standards (within 1 year)
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year prior to start (must be completed through agency, not onsite)
• Immunizations/vaccinations or signed declinations required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu (deadline December 1, 2025)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months required, with TB questionnaire
• Completion of facility-specific compliance modules prior to start, including:

  • Information Privacy and Security Essentials
  • Integrity Foundations
  • Harassment Prevention Fundamentals
  • Glucometer 2026 and Omnicell Nurse Patient Care Training (exemptions apply)
  • Vocera Badge Training for inpatient RNs
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Facility-specific documents and attestations (e.g., Coronavirus Protocol Attestation) must be reviewed and signed

Additional Information

• Locals accepted
• Return-to-Work restrictions: maximum 1 week
• Charting system: EPIC
• Facility is a Magnet hospital, Level I Trauma Center, and teaching hospital
• Scrubs provided for OR; no prints on scrubs
• Parking cost approximately $16 daily

Summary

This is a travel/contract NICU RN position requiring a BSN, Oregon RN license (or pending), and at least 2 years of Level 4 NICU experience. The role involves working 3 twelve-hour day shifts per week with weekend requirements, floating within the hospital, and participation in a teaching environment. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, certifications, and facility-specific training is mandatory prior to start.