Cardiac Telemetry RN
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

• Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Unit: Cardiac Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Float: May float within scope to Acute Care/IMC as needed
• Weekend Requirement: 4 shifts per month
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Accepted if application is submitted and received by licensing board (qualifies for 90-day license exemption)
• On-Call: Not required
• Block Schedule: Accommodation not guaranteed

Clinical Focus & Patient Population

• Cardiology: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), NSTEMI, Heart Failure management, pre/post cardiac catheterization, arrhythmia management
• Electrophysiology Services (EPS): Pacemaker placement, arrhythmia management
• Cardiac Surgery: CABG, valve replacement, TAVR
• Vascular Surgery: Amputations, femoral-popliteal bypass
• Advanced Heart Failure: Pre/post heart transplant, Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), inotrope support
• Provider coverage includes 24/7 on-call providers and often in-house providers
• Special equipment includes safe patient mobilization tools such as ceiling lifts

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association provider)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Facility & Orientation Information

• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care, Magnet recognized, Teaching hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: $16 daily pass (8 AM – 5 PM); public transportation encouraged
• Professional Appearance Policy: Must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Orientation: Completion of required online Compass modules prior to start (includes privacy, harassment prevention, and unit-specific training)
• Medication Override Test and Account Setup Guides provided for orientation
• Respirator clearance and fit testing required; onsite fit testing available if agency cannot provide prior to start
• Compliance: Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up to start date

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 contract start

Additional Notes

• No on-call required
• Floating within scope to Acute Care/IMC units may be necessary
• Candidates must complete all required background checks and health screenings before start
• Candidates must sign facility-specific documents including job description, professional appearance policy, coronavirus protocol attestation, and vaccine declination/waiver if applicable

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs seeking a night shift travel opportunity in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a diverse cardiac patient population.