ED Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ED)

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

Position Overview

• Role involves assessing patient needs, planning and coordinating interventions and consultations in the Emergency Department.
• Procedures include moderate and deep sedation, ultrasound, intubation, cardioversion, D&Cs, sexual assault exams, CPR, and imminent deliveries.
• Patient population includes trauma, acute stroke, STEMI, psychosis/psychological emergencies, sepsis, and patients with complex medical or substance abuse histories.
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3-4.
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Evening: 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Weekend work required.
• Floating within the hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals.
• Block scheduling generally not accommodated.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon (pending licenses accepted if application is submitted and received by the licensing board)
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• At least 1 year of total travel nursing experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Trauma nursing experience
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association provider)
  • BLS (American Heart Association provider)
  • PALS (American Heart Association provider)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Compliance and Onboarding Requirements

• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification, international searches if applicable, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks.
• Two (2) manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required; exceptions apply with documented attempts.
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position.
• Facility-specific professional appearance policy and job description must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Completion of required online training modules (Compass modules) prior to start, including:

  • Information Privacy and Security Essentials
  • Integrity Foundations
  • Harassment Prevention Fundamentals
  • Glucometer 2026 (exemptions apply)
  • Omnicell Nurse Patient Care Training (exemptions apply)
  • Vocera Badge Training (for inpatient RNs)
• Medication override test provided for orientation (not required before start).
• Respirator fit testing required within one year prior to start; must be completed through agency or prior to arrival.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Negative 10-panel drug screen including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start; laboratory-based and SAMHSA certified.
• Immunizations and titers required or signed declinations for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (full series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, TSPOT, or QGOLD) within 12 months prior to start; chest x-ray and annual questionnaire required if positive history.
• Annual flu vaccination or signed declination required by December 1, 2026.
• Physical exam required to meet agency standards (within 1 year of start).

Additional Information

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day to obtain facility ID badge.
• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date; planned absences must be communicated in advance.
• Parking cost approximately $16 daily.
• Scrubs provided for OR but not required for ED.
• No call requirements.
• Return-to-Office restrictions: maximum 1 week.

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel contract position.