Pediatric Behavioral Health RN
Oregon City, Oregon
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
Beds: 109
Charting System: Epic

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience (no lower limit given)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (explicitly states "NO 1ST TIMERS") — implies candidates must have prior travel experience
• Floating: Yes, floating between units based on needs and skill set is required
• On-Call: No
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every other weekend
• Block Schedules: No
• Patient Ratios: Evening shift 1:5, Night shift 1:10
• Vehicle: Must have a vehicle for assignment
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed except OR/Critical Care/ED/Maternal Child where scrubs are provided
• Parking: No fee

Work Environment & Expectations

• Floating to other units and facilities within the hospital system may be required to meet staffing needs.
• Floating to certain locations (e.g., Seaside) may include additional incentives and accommodations.
• Facility uses Epic for charting.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian equivalent)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian equivalent)
• PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian equivalent)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) if applicable
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification for applicable specialties
• IV Certification (as applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (as applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (as applicable)
• NURSYS Verification for licensure
• State License (valid for Oregon)

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification (3rd party) for nursing degree
• State-specific searches as required (Oregon and Washington)
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• Skills Checklists: Annual updates required for applicable units

Health Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (annual, onsite or valid record within 1 year)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer or declination
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination
• Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
• COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) for respirator use, annual

Training and Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exams as required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• EFM training or certification for Labor & Delivery RNs
• Medication Aide exam for CNAs in LTC specialty at Oregon Assisted Living facilities (if applicable)
• Epic training modules required prior to or shortly after start (specific to facility and role)
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules (Core, Specialty, Regional, and Annual Regulatory) based on facility and specialty

Additional Notes

• Floating Policy Acknowledgement required; may float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Must have reliable transportation for assignment
• No on-call required
• Weekend work every other weekend required
• Scrubs provided for OR, Critical Care, ED, and Maternal Child units; otherwise, any scrub color allowed

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs who are flexible with floating and meet the certification and compliance requirements for Oregon healthcare facilities within this hospital system.