RN, CHH Surgery

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plans

Vacation time

Holidays

Sick leave

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

EAP resources

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland seeks an experienced RN for CHH Surgery. This role covers scrub and circulating duties in a high-volume OR, with a focus on aseptic technique, instrumentation, and patient safety across multiple specialties.

Minimum 1–2 years OR experience; BSN or ADN with BSN pathway; Oregon RN license and AHA BLS required. Regular full-time schedule with meaningful call obligations and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years OR experience required, scrub and circulating roles.
• Experience in general, orthopedic, gyn, urology, oncologic, robotics, plastics, ENT & vascular surgeries.
• BSN or ADN with pathway to BSN prior to hire; Oregon RN license current.
• BLS from AHA required; orientation completion expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field throughout procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon needs, set up instruments, and manage supplies.
• Monitor patient status, assist with documentation in the OR.
• Communicate clearly with surgeons, anesthesia, staff, and patients.
• Ensure patient safety, verify identity and surgical site, coordinate resources.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Scrub and circulating

Critical thinking

Communication

Nursing in OR

EHR proficient

Calm under pressure

Stamina

Attention to detail

Education

BSN (CCNE/ACEN/CNEA accredited)

ADN with BSN in 3–5 years

Oregon RN license

BLS (AHA)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

RN, CHH Surgery

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-40960

Position Category: Nursing-RN

Job Type: ONA union represented

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Posting Department: CHH Surgery

Posting Salary Range: $55.24 - $92.02 per hour, with offer based on experience, education

Posting FTE: 1.00

Posting Schedule: Eight 10-hour workdays per two-week pay period

Posting Hours: 0645-1715, Monday through Friday with variable day off, call obligation and potential for weekends in the future

HR Mission: Healthcare

Drug Testable: Yes

LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-OT1

Department Overview

Our Perioperative Services department proudly serves a broad spectrum of surgical disciplines, including Orthopedics, GYN, ENT, General Surgery, Urology, Podiatry, Plastics, Surgical Oncology and Robotics.

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid included in vacation accruals)
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

Function/Duties of Position

This diverse case mix offers our team members continuous learning opportunities and exposure to varied surgical techniques. We are a high-volume, fast-paced unit dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care to adult patients across a diverse range of specialties.

• Comprehensive understanding of aseptic technique and sterile principles.
• Proficiency in surgical instrumentation and equipment: Ability to anticipate surgeon's needs, set up sterile fields, and manage instruments effectively (scrub role).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills: Essential for anticipating complications, troubleshooting equipment, and making rapid decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to effectively communicate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, patients, and families.
• Ability to manage the overall nursing care in the operating room: Including patient assessment, verifying patient identity and surgical site, coordinating resources, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment (circulating role).
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and surgical documentation.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure and emergency situations.
• Physical stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift and reposition patients, and move heavy equipment.
• Attention to detail: Crucial for maintaining sterility, accurate counts, and precise documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent OR experience
• Demonstrated experience in both the scrub and circulating roles within an operating room environment.
• Experience in general, orthopedic, gyn, urology, surg oncology, robotics, plastics, ENT & vascular surgeries.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Perioperative Nursing (CNOR): This is a highly valued certification for perioperative nurses and demonstrates a commitment to the specialty.
• Experience with specific surgical specialties or equipment: Orthopedic traction devices, fluid management systems, laser, Arthroscopy equipment, ESU Units/Cautery, ligature/harmonic scalpel, endoscopic equipment, Robotic equipment
• Participation in professional organizations: (e.g., Association of perioperative Registered Nurses - AORN).

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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