Pediatric Hematology/BMT/Oncology RN
Portland, Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Pediatric Hematology/BMT/Oncology)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)/Oncology
• Facility: Pediatric unit providing intermediate level care for patients aged 0-18 (some oncology patients followed until age 25)
• Patient Diagnoses: Leukemia, brain tumors, bone tumors, sarcoma, lymphomas, blood diseases, immunological diseases, storage diseases, Bone Marrow Transplants, Graft vs Host Disease
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Floating: Within hospital only (no floating to sister hospitals)
• Call: No
• Ratios: Not specified
• Start Date: ASAP (January start acceptable)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years, including BMT/Cellular Therapy experience
• First-timers: Accepted if 3+ years of experience
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes, if application submitted and received by licensing board
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Maximum 1 week

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA provider only)
• PALS (AHA provider only)
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Card (by APHON or ONS)
• ACLS (AHA provider only) preferred/required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA/AAP only (if applicable)

Facility Highlights

• Magnet designated hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital
• 549 staffed beds
• Electronic charting system: EPIC
• Scrubs provided for OR (no prints)

Requirements & Compliance

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 6 months of start, including education and work history verification
• National Sex Offender Search within 30 days prior to start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification required (primary source)
• Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required
• Employment application with at least 7 years of work history required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (within 1 year) required to meet Aya standard
• Fit mask test required within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (2-step PPD, TSPOT, or QGOLD acceptable)
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunity or vaccination required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (full series or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start (laboratory-based, SAMHSA certified lab)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required by 12/01/2025
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask wearing and signed declination form
• COVID-19 vaccine fully vaccinated status required by 10/18/2021 for patient-facing personnel (no exemptions allowed for patient-facing roles)

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific Compass modules prior to start (for RNs):

  • Information Privacy and Security Essentials
  • Integrity Foundations
  • Harassment Prevention for Employees
  • Glucometer 2025 (not required for OR RNs)
  • Omnicell Nurse Patient Care Training
  • Vocera Badge Training (for inpatient RN)
• Medication override test provided during orientation (not required before start)
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Facility-specific policies and handbooks must be reviewed

Additional Notes

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day to obtain facility ID badge
• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date (vacations or planned absences must be communicated)
• Floating is limited to within the hospital only
• No block scheduling accommodations unless specified
• Return candidates with gaps over 60 days require updated references and background checks
• Respirator clearance and fit testing required; onsite fit testing available if agency cannot provide prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric hematology/oncology nurses with BMT experience seeking a travel contract in a leading academic medical center with a strong focus on pediatric care.