Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital

Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Portland, Oregon

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Pediatric Stepdown)
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit (PIMC) providing intermediate level care for medical/surgical patients aged 0-18 years (excluding obstetric patients).
• Patient populations include non-ICU neurosurgical, video EEG, peritoneal dialysis, chronic trach/ventilated patients, select hyperbilirubinemia, select cardiac surgery, research patients, and complex post-op cases (orthopedic spine, craniotomies, bladder augmentations).
• Opportunity to work as a charge RN on some shifts if needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, preferably within the last year.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Ventilator experience.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current PALS certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with External Ventricular Drain (EVD) or Peritoneal Dialysis (PD).

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and PALS must be traditional AHA or Heartcode Complete; employer-verified e-cards only.
• ACLS certification is required for some roles but not explicitly stated here.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification recommended.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (score 85% or higher).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam mandatory for RNs on Stepdown Neuro units.
• Stroke CEUs may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) may be required based on job duties.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day.
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification.
• National Sex Offender Search and EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days prior to start.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start.
• Two professional references from supervisors/managers within the last 24 months required.
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, TSPOT, or QGOLD) within 12 months prior to start; chest x-ray and TB questionnaire if positive history.
• Tdap vaccine or signed declination form required.
• COVID-19 vaccine status may affect TB testing requirements.
• Immunity or vaccination (or signed declination) required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (full series or titer)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required by December 1, 2025.
• Fit mask testing required within one year prior to start (N95 or equivalent); onsite fit testing not available.

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online modules prior to start, including:

  • Information Privacy and Security Essentials
  • Integrity Foundations
  • Harassment Prevention Fundamentals
  • Glucometer 2026 (exemptions apply)
  • Omnicell Nurse Patient Care Training (exemptions apply)
  • Vocera Badge Training (for inpatient RNs)
• Medication override test provided during orientation (not required before start).
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Facility-specific job description must be signed prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date; any planned unavailability must be communicated.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Charge RN experience is preferred and willingness to charge on some shifts is expected.
• This position involves working with complex pediatric patients requiring intermediate care skills.

This summary provides the key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Pediatric Stepdown RN travel contract position in Portland, Oregon.