Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work schedule includes variable days from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, including weekends.
• Call shifts required from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, approximately 4-6 call shifts every 4 weeks depending on staffing and unit needs.
• Patient population: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics.
• Unit provides care for higher acuity pediatric patients, including trauma and surgery cases.
• Operates as a Level One Pediatric Trauma and Surgery Center.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Pediatrics Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year.
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association: ACLS, BLS, and PALS.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be current and AHA provider approved (no instructor or certificate of completion accepted).
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, completed within 3 months prior to start.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or signed declination).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Required immunities or vaccinations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (with boosters or declinations as applicable).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination.
• Fit mask testing required within one year prior to start (N95 or equivalent).
• Facility-specific compliance modules and professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references from supervisors or managers within the last 24 months required.
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start, including privacy, security, harassment prevention, and unit-specific training.
• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date (no planned unavailability without prior notification).

Work Environment

• High-acuity pediatric operating room setting.
• State’s only academic pediatric center with advanced medical procedures.
• Call responsibilities and variable shifts require flexibility.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This position requires adherence to strict background and health screening protocols.
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and training prior to start to ensure timely onboarding.

This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with pediatric OR experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, academic pediatric hospital setting.