RN, Adult Operating Room

Memphis Dental Sedation Center; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

OHSU South Operating Room is seeking an RN for the Adult Operating Room, offering day shift with call coverage in a Level 1 Trauma environment. The role supports a high-volume OR with multiple surgical services and a strong emphasis on patient safety and teamwork.

Eligible candidates must have an Oregon RN license and BLS, with BSN preferred. The department handles a broad range of procedures across cardiothoracic, general, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and more, with an emphasis on adult inpatient

Qualifications

• 2 years RN experience in an Adult Operating Room
• BSN or ADN with start date readiness as applicable
• Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license
• BLS from AHA required; orientation period includes training

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative care and surgical services for adult patients across a wide range of procedures.
• Support elective, urgent and emergent cases in a Level 1 Trauma OR environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
• Open 24 hours per day, with day shift, and call requirements

Skills

Adult OR RN experience

BSN preferred

Oregon RN license

AHA BLS

Education

BSN

ADN

Job description

RN, Adult Operating Room

US-OR-Portland

• Requisition ID: 2026-41033
• Position Category: Nursing-RN
• Job Type: ONA union represented
• Position Type: Regular Full-Time
• Posting Department: Perioperative Services - South Operating Room
• Posting Salary Range: $55.24 - $92.02 per hour, with offer based on experience, education
• Posting FTE: 1.00
• Posting Schedule: Day shift, Variable Days
• Posting Hours: 0645-01715, Variable Days, Call Required
• HR Mission: Healthcare
• Drug Testable: Yes
• LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-OT1

Department Overview

South Operating Room (SOR) is a Level 1 Trauma Operating Room (OR) and is the main OR at OHSU. It is a large, primarily adult inpatient OR with 25 suites.

Function/Duties of Position

The primary service lines include but are not limited to: Cardiothoracic, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Colorectal, Bariatric, Gynecology, Oral Maxillofacial, Neurosurgery, Spine, Orthopedic, Otolaryngology, Plastics, Transplant, Urology, Vascular, Gender Affination, and Trauma. SOR provides intraoperative care and surgical services for populations ranging from early adolescent to geriatric populations with occasional pediatric patients. This includes care across the acuity spectrum from elective to emergency surgery. This surgical location supports approximately 14,000 cases annually or 50 cases per day Monday through Friday and 16 cases per day, on both Saturday and Sunday. SOR is open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week and has an elective schedule 7 days per week in addition to supporting acute urgent and emergent care.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years RN experience in an Adult Operating Room, OR 180+ clinical hours in an Adult Operating Room, OR 2-years experience as a Surgical Technologist in an Adult Operating Room
• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Additional Details

Length of Orientation

• Experienced Nurse
  • External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
  • Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.

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