Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital

Pediatric OR Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Portland, Oregon

Job Details

• Position: Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Population: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics
• Unit Details:

  • Pediatric population with high acuity patients
  • Level One Pediatric Trauma and Surgery Center
  • State’s only academic center with advanced medical services

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric Operating Room (OR) experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 6 months prior to start
  • Includes education verification, work history verification, international searches (if applicable), EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, sex offender search
  • No open court cases allowed
• Drug Testing:

  • Negative 10-panel drug screen including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start
  • Laboratory-based testing through SAMHSA certified lab
• References:

  • Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required
  • Charge RN references not accepted unless direct supervisor
• Employment Application:

  • Must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required to meet Aya standard (within 1 year of start)
• Fit Mask: Required within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent)
• Vaccinations/Immunizations:

  • Tdap vaccine or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire required for all candidates
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Immune titer, 2 vaccines, or signed declination
  • Hepatitis B: Full vaccine series, immune titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Immune titer, 2 vaccines, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or signed declination (deadline 12/01/2025)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Professional Appearance Policy: Must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Job Description: Must be signed by candidate prior to start
• Compass Training Modules:

  • Required for all RNs prior to start to receive badge
  • Includes Information Privacy and Security, Integrity Foundations, Harassment Prevention, Glucometer, Omnicell Nurse Patient Care Training, Vocera Badge Training (for inpatient RNs)
• Medication Override Test: Provided for orientation (not required before start)
• Respirator Clearance: Medical clearance required for fit testing if done onsite
• Compliance Availability: Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up to start date

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must present a valid government-issued photo ID on the first day.
• Dosimetry badge required if applicable (specific to certain radiology-related roles, not specified here).
• No drug screen required annually, but new screen required if there is a 60+ day gap between assignments.
• Background and work history verifications must be initiated within 24 hours of contract signing.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric surgical environment with advanced care protocols and a supportive academic setting.