ER Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
Providence Portland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Position may float between units based on needs and skill set.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• No on-call or block schedules required.
• Patient ratio expected: 1 nurse to 4 patients.
• Must have reliable vehicle for assignment.
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care with 418 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Parking: No fee.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for assignment.

Floating and Travel Requirements

• Floating to other units and facilities within reasonable distance is expected.
• Facilities include multiple locations in Oregon (Milwaukie, Newberg, Portland, Hood River, Willamette Falls, Seaside, Saint Vincent).
• Floating to Seaside facility includes additional incentives and accommodations.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and Social Security Card required.
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually.
• E-Verify attestation required.
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires additional documentation.
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable (e.g., Oregon Abuse/Neglect Search if assigned to certain facilities).
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination accepted.
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations allowed with adherence to masking policies.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use.
• Fit mask testing required for travel assignments, updated annually.

Competencies and Training

• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required annually.
• Epic training modules must be completed as assigned.
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS.

Additional Notes

• No 48-hour shifts approved.
• Scrub color: Any color allowed except OR/L&D where scrubs are provided.
• Badge photo required for facility access.
• Floating policy acknowledgment required.

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in Oregon with night shifts and floating opportunities across multiple acute care units.