Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ED RN) - Portland, Oregon

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (1700-0530 and 1900-0730)
• Patient Ratios: 1:3-4
• Start Date: Every Tuesday (allow 2-3 weeks for compliance)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years nursing experience
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers not accepted; 1 year travel experience required if recent EPIC experience
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Call Requirement: No
• Floating: Yes, within hospital only (no floating to sister hospitals)
• Block Schedule: Not open to block scheduling unless otherwise stated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Accepted if application submitted and received by licensing board
• Return to Origin (RTO) Restrictions: Maximum 1 week

Job Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, plan and coordinate interventions and consultations.
• Provide procedures and treatments including moderate & 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 alcohol/drug abuse or complex medical histories.

Facility Highlights

• Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
• 549 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrubs provided for OR (no prints)
• Parking cost: $16 daily

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA Provider only, traditional AHA; e-cards must be employer verified)
• ACLS (AHA Provider only, traditional AHA; instructor and alternative certifications not accepted)
• PALS (AHA Provider only, traditional AHA; not required for Cardiac Cath Tech and Cardiac Cath RN)
• TNCC (preferred)
• NRP (AHA/AAP only, if applicable)

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day to obtain facility ID badge.
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start.
• National Sex Offender Search within 30 days prior to start.
• Education verification (primary source) required for RNs.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start.
• Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required.
• Employment application with at least 7 years of work history required.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (required for Panda Transport only; otherwise Aya standard within 1 year)
• Fit mask test within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent masks)
• Tdap vaccine or signed declination (Tdap preferred)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (2-step PPD, TSPOT, or QGOLD acceptable)
• TB questionnaire required
• Immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (with facility-specific declination options)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (deadline 12/01/2025)
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask-wearing for patient encounters and signed declination form
• COVID-19 exemption allowed only with medical/religious exemption form; patient-facing staff not allowed exemption

Facility Specific Requirements

• Must review and sign professional appearance policy and job description prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific Compass training modules prior to start (different modules for RN and non-RN positions).
• Medication override test provided during orientation (not required before start).
• Facility requires full availability for compliance needs up to start date.
• Advanced screening release authorization form required.
• Vaccine declination/waiver form must be signed if declining certain vaccines.
• Respirator clearance required for fit testing if not completed by agency prior to start.
• Various facility-specific documents and orientation materials must be reviewed.

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