Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ED RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours, nights (1700-0530 and 1900-0730)
• Patient Ratios: 1:3-4
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers not accepted unless they have 1 year travel experience with recent EPIC experience
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Call Requirement: No
• Floating: Within hospital only (no floating to sister hospitals)
• Block Schedule: Not open to block scheduling unless otherwise stated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Accepted if application submitted and received by licensing board
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 1 week

Job Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, plan and coordinate interventions and consultations
• Perform procedures and treatments including moderate & deep sedation, ultrasound, intubation, cardioversion, D&C’s, sexual assault exams, CPR, and imminent deliveries
• Patient population includes trauma, acute stroke, STEMI, psychosis/psychological emergencies, sepsis, and patients with complex medical histories or substance abuse

Facility Highlights

• Magnet designated, Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
• 549 staffed beds
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Scrubs provided for OR (no prints)

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA Provider only, traditional AHA, employer-verified e-cards required)
• ACLS (AHA Provider only, traditional AHA, employer-verified e-cards required)
• PALS (AHA Provider only, traditional AHA, employer-verified e-cards required)
• TNCC preferred
• NRP (AHA/AAP only)
• Stroke CEUs required annually for Emergency Department staff (minimum 4 hours/year)
• NIH Stroke Certification (valid for 2 years)

Licensure

• Valid state RN license required (Primary Source Verification within 60 days prior to start)
• Pending license accepted if application is submitted and received by the licensing board

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including:

  • Education verification
  • Work history verification (last 2 employers)
  • International searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
  • National Sex Offender Search within 30 days prior to start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from last 24 months required
• Employment application with 7 years of work history required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam (Aya standard: within 1 year of start)
• Fit mask test within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent masks required)
• Immunizations or signed declinations required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months prior to start
• TB questionnaire required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required annually
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask-wearing for patient encounters
• COVID-19 exemption allowed only with signed medical/religious exemption but not for patient-facing roles

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Completion of required online modules (Compass) prior to start is mandatory for badge issuance
• Medication override test provided during orientation (not required before start)
• Respirator clearance required for fit testing if done onsite

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department RNs with EPIC and trauma experience seeking a travel contract in a Level I Trauma Center environment.