Pediatric PCU RN
Portland, Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital

Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse

Overview

• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Unit: Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit (PIMC)
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 07:00)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week

Role Details

• Charge RN experience is desired, and the nurse must be willing to charge on some shifts if needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Pediatric PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience of 1 year, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Charge roles
• Experience with mechanical ventilation (ventilator)
• Stepdown experience
• Experience with Epic

Compliance and Onboarding

• Background check: Completed within 6 months of start. Includes education verification, work history verification, and international searches if applicable. Sex offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG searches must be completed within 30 days prior to start. Applications must list at least 7 years of work history, including city and state for each position.
• Transcript/diploma: Required for RNs.
• Photo ID: A valid government-issued photo ID must be presented on the first day.
• State license: Primary source verification must be completed within 60 days prior to start.
• Competency exam: Score of 85% or higher. Skills checklist must be completed within 1 year of start.
• Training modules: Must be completed before start to receive a badge on day one: Information Privacy and Security Essentials (30 min), Integrity Foundations (25 min), Harassment Prevention Fundamentals, the glucometer module, and the Omnicell nurse patient care training. Inpatient RNs must also complete a 25-minute badge training.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel test that explicitly lists methamphetamines, completed within 3 months prior to start, from a SAMHSA-certified lab. A new screen is required after a gap of 60+ days between assignments. Labs are time sensitive.
• TB: Negative 2-step PPD, TSPOT, or QuantiFERON (QGOLD) within 12 months of start, plus a TB questionnaire. A positive result requires documentation, a clear chest X-ray within 12 months, and an annual TB questionnaire.
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella: immune titer, 2 vaccines, or a signed facility declination. Low or negative titers require 2 boosters.
  • Hepatitis B: full series, immune titer, or signed declination. 3 documented doses are accepted.
  • Tdap: within 10 years, or a signed declination.
  • Flu: vaccine or signed declination, due 12/15/2026.
• Fit testing: Required within 1 year prior to start. Must be completed through the staffing agency. Acceptable masks are listed in the facility documents.
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from an employer within the last 24 months. Charge RN references are not accepted unless the Charge RN directly supervised the traveler. If a second 24-month reference cannot be obtained, one dated within 3 to 5 years of the start date may be used with documentation.
• Documents to review and sign: Job description, professional appearance policy (before start), coronavirus protocol attestation, and vaccine declination form if applicable.
• Availability: Candidate must be fully available for all compliance needs until the start date. Any planned unavailability must be reported in advance.