Neuro Stepdown Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse – Stepdown Neuro Unit

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

Unit & Shift Details

• Unit: Neuro Stepdown (new unit opening 6/15)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Floating: Yes, within Acute Care division
• Weekend Requirement: Variable
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Locals and first-time travelers accepted
• Pending license accepted if application submitted and received by licensing board (qualifies for 90-day license exemption)

Patient Population & Care Focus

• Diagnoses:

  • Ischemic Stroke
  • Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • Status Epilepticus
  • Post-Craniotomy / Neurosurgery
• Special Procedures/Unit Details: Post-Thrombolytic Care
• Special Equipment:

  • Stable Hamilton C1 Ventilators
  • External Ventricular Devices
  • Lumbar Drains
• Skills Required:

  • Titration of vasoactive drips
  • Care of ventilated patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification, international searches if applicable, and national sex offender search
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start; laboratory-based and SAMHSA certified
• Physical Exam: Required per Aya Healthcare standards (within 1 year of start)
• Fit Mask Testing: Required within 1 year prior to start; must be completed through Aya Healthcare (no onsite fit testing)
• Immunizations & Health Screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire required
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination with declination if applicable
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series or immunity or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination with declination if applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (deadline 12/01/2025)
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required (charge RN references not accepted unless direct supervisor)
• Employment Application: Must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position

Orientation & Training

• Must complete facility-specific Compass modules prior to start to receive badge:

  • Information Privacy and Security Essentials
  • Integrity Foundations
  • Harassment Prevention Fundamentals
  • Glucometer 2026 (exemptions apply)
  • Omnicell Nurse Patient Care Training (exemptions apply)
  • Vocera Badge Training (required for inpatient RNs)
• Medication Override Test provided for orientation (not required before start)
• Professional Appearance Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Coronavirus Protocol Attestation must be reviewed and signed

Additional Information

• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care, Magnet, Teaching, Level I Trauma Center
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: $16 daily pass required 8am-5pm; public transportation encouraged
• Time Off (RTO) Restrictions:

  • Max 5 days approved for 13-week contracts; 7 days for 18-week contracts
  • Requests over 5 days require extension of contract length
  • All time off requests must be submitted upfront

This position is suitable for RNs with stepdown or progressive care experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in a neuro-focused acute care setting. First-time travelers and locals are welcome. Pending Oregon RN licenses are accepted under specific conditions.