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

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Portland, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Neuro Stepdown (New unit opening 6/15)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Patient Diagnoses:

  • Ischemic Stroke
  • Hemorrhagic Stroke
  • Status Epilepticus
  • Post-Craniotomy / Neurosurgery
• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  • Post-Thrombolytic Care
• Special Equipment:

  • Stable Hamilton C1 Ventilators
  • Vasoactive medication management
  • External Ventricular Devices
  • Lumbar Drains
• Floating: Yes, within Acute Care division
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes (must submit application and qualify for 90-day license exemption)
• Weekend Requirement: Variable
• On-call: No

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of Neuro ICU experience within the last year
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown or similar acute care settings, including Progressive Care Unit, Direct Observation Unit, Intermediate Care, or Stepdown experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to titrate vasoactive drips
• Experience caring for ventilated patients

Facility Information

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Designation: Magnet, Teaching, Level I Trauma Center
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: $16 daily pass (8 AM – 5 PM); public transportation encouraged
• Scrub Color: Any color, no prints (provided)

Time Off (RTO) Policy

• Maximum 5 RTO days approved for 13-week contracts
• For approved RTO over 5 days, time off must be added to the end of the contract
• All time off requests must be submitted upfront

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background Checks: Must be completed within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification, international searches if applicable, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, sex offender search, and criminal history statement if applicable
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start; lab-based and SAMHSA certified
• Health Documents:

  • Fit mask test within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent)
  • Immunizations or signed declinations for Tdap, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, and seasonal flu vaccine (or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire required
  • Physical exam per Aya Healthcare standards (within 1 year)
• 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
• Competency Exams: Required with a passing score of 85% or higher
• Facility-Specific Training: Completion of required online modules prior to start (Compass modules including privacy, harassment prevention, and others as applicable)
• Professional Appearance Policy: Must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• COVID-19 Protocol: Candidate must review and sign coronavirus protocol attestation

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• No prior travel experience required
• Must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date
• Floating may be required within the acute care division
• Facility provides scrub tops (any color, no prints)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro stepdown unit with complex neurological patients in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.