Neuro Stepdown RN
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Stepdown Neuro RN

Overview

• Travel/contract RN position in Portland, Oregon
• 13-week assignment
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
• 36 hours per week
• Patient ratio: 1:3
• Start day: Tuesdays
• One-week orientation
• Floating may occur within the Acute Care division
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted
• Pending license accepted if the application has been submitted and received by the licensing board to qualify for the 90-day license exemption
• Epic experience is preferred but not required
• On-call is not required
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid RN license in Oregon
• 2 years of PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Direct External Ventricular Device management experience
• Titration of vasoactive drips
• Care of ventilated patients

Unit Details

• Neuro IMC unit with high-acuity, ICU-level patient care
• Diagnoses include ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, status epilepticus, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery
• Special procedures include post-thrombolytic care
• Equipment includes Stable Hamilton C1 ventilators, vasoactive medication management, external ventricular devices, and lumbar drains

Compliance and Pre-Start Items

• Must be fully available for compliance needs until start date
• Background check and work history verification must begin within 24 hours of signing
• Application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position
• Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months are required
• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit testing required within 1 year prior to start
• TB screening and TB questionnaire required
• Drug screen required within 3 months prior to start
• Immunization or declination documentation required for MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap, and flu
• Professional appearance policy, job description, coronavirus protocol attestation, and orientation materials must be reviewed and signed as applicable
• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day for badge issuance

Work Environment

• Short-term acute care facility
• Magnet, teaching, and Level I trauma center

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: any color, no prints; provided by facility
• Parking is $16 per day for 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Public transportation is encouraged