Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Registered Nurse – Outpatient Clinic

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

Job Overview

• Clinic-based role focused on foregut/esophageal surgery patient care coordination.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including surgeons, APPs, RNs, MAs, and schedulers.
• Responsibilities include care coordination, patient assessment and triage, medication management, clinical support, patient education, and follow-up care.
• Manage both benign and malignant foregut conditions.
• Perform medical record review, follow protocols, assist with scheduling, monitor diagnostic results, and participate in quality reviews.
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (5x8 hour days). Hours may vary.
• No on-call required.
• EPIC outpatient experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of 1 year of clinic experience, with clinic experience within the last year.
• Experience in an outpatient setting.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day.
• Background check (Advanced Reporting with OHSU package) must be completed within 6 months prior to start.
• Employment 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 required (charge RN references not accepted unless direct supervisor).
• Education verification and work history verification required through Advanced Reporting.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or signed declinations for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap preferred)
  • Hepatitis B (full series or immune titer)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (immune titer or vaccines)
  • Varicella (immune titer or vaccines)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or signed declination (deadline 12/01/2025)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months prior to start; TB questionnaire required.
• Fit testing for respiratory protection must be completed through the agency prior to start (not onsite).
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications not required for this role.
• Completion of facility-specific online modules prior to start, including:

  • Information Privacy and Security Essentials
  • Integrity Foundations
  • Harassment Prevention Fundamentals
  • Glucometer 2026 and Omnicell Nurse Patient Care Training (exemptions apply)
  • Vocera Badge Training (for inpatient RNs only)
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Facility-specific orientation materials and policies must be reviewed.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date.
• No on-call or weekend shifts.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This role involves ambulatory/clinic setting care coordination for complex foregut surgery patients.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel RN position in an outpatient clinic setting.