Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Unit: Cardiac Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week (12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Dates: Multiple options available (e.g., July 16, 21, 23)
• Weekend Requirement: 4 shifts per month
• Floating: May float within scope to Acute Care/IMC as needed
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes, if application submitted and received by licensing board (qualifies for 90-day license exemption)
• On-call: Not required

Patient Population & Clinical Focus

• Cardiology diagnoses including ACS, NSTEMI, heart failure management, pre/post catheterization care, arrhythmia management
• Electrophysiology services including pacemaker placement and arrhythmia management
• Cardiac surgery (CABG, valve replacement, TAVR)
• Vascular surgery (amputations, fem-pop bypass)
• Advanced heart failure care including pre/post heart transplant, ventricular assist device, inotrope support

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit, with at least some experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility Information

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Designations: Magnet recognized, Teaching hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: $16 daily pass (8 AM – 5 PM), public transportation encouraged
• Special Equipment: Safe patient mobilization equipment (ceiling lifts) available in most patient rooms

Compliance & 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
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start (laboratory-based, SAMHSA certified)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (immune titer, vaccines, or signed declination)
  • Hepatitis B (full vaccine series, immune titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella (immune titer, vaccines, or signed declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (deadline December 1, 2025)
• Fit mask testing required within one year prior to start (N95 or equivalent)
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (Compass modules) including:

  • Information Privacy and Security Essentials
  • Integrity Foundations
  • Harassment Prevention Fundamentals
  • Glucometer training (exemptions apply)
  • Omnicell Nurse Patient Care Training (exemptions apply)
  • Vocera Badge Training for inpatient RNs
• Medication override test provided for orientation (not required before start)
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Facility-specific policies and handbook must be reviewed

References & Work History

• Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required (direct supervision only)
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position

Time Off (RTO) Policy

• Maximum of 5 RTO days approved for 13-week contracts
• Requests for more than 5 days require adding time to the end of the contract
• All time off requests must be submitted at time of request

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Facility requires full availability for compliance needs up until start date
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract with a reputable acute care teaching hospital in Oregon.