Neuro Stepdown Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Neuro Registered Nurse

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

Unit & Shift Details

• Unit: Neuro Stepdown (new unit opening mid-June)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Floating: Yes, within Acute Care division
• Weekend Requirement: Variable
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Patient Population & Care Focus

• Diagnoses: Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke, Status Epilepticus, Post-Craniotomy/Neurosurgery
• Special Procedures: Post-Thrombolytic Care
• Equipment: Stable Hamilton C1 Ventilators, External Ventricular Devices, Lumbar Drains
• Skills Required:

  • Titration of vasoactive drips
  • Care of ventilated patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Neuro PCU (Progressive Care Unit), with at least some experience within the last year
• Experience in Stepdown nursing
• Experience in PCU (Progressive Care Unit), DOU (Direct Observation Unit), or Intermediate Care settings
• American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification, international searches if applicable, and national sex offender search
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start (laboratory-based, SAMHSA certified)
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Immunizations or documented immunity/declinations for: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Flu vaccination or signed declination for the upcoming flu season
  • Fit mask test within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent)
• Physical Exam: Required to meet Aya Healthcare standards (within 1 year of start)
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required (exceptions apply for return candidates)
• Employment Application: Must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position

Additional Information

• On-call: Not required
• Parking: $16 daily pass (8 AM – 5 PM); public transportation encouraged
• Dress Code: Any scrub color, no prints
• Charting System: Epic
• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care, Magnet, Teaching, Level I Trauma Center

Important Notes

• Time Off Requests (RTO):

  • Max 5 days approved for 13-week contracts; 7 days for 18-week contracts
  • Requests over 5 days require extending contract length accordingly
  • All time off must be submitted upfront
• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs until start date
• Required to review and sign professional appearance policy, job description, coronavirus protocol attestation, and vaccine declination/waiver forms if applicable
• Completion of required online training modules prior to start (Compass modules for RNs)
• Medication override test and orientation guides provided but not required before start

This position welcomes first-time travel nurses and accepts candidates with pending Oregon RN licenses who have submitted their application to the licensing board.