RN, Medical ICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Life insurance

Pension plans

Vacation time

Holidays

Sick leave

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, OR seeks a registered nurse for the Medical ICU. The role supports evidence-based and trauma-informed care for critically ill patients on the night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with a 0.90 FTE.

The MICU is Magnet-designated, Beacon Award winner, offering opportunities to grow in devices like CRRT and ECMO, within a collaborative team. The RN must have current Oregon RN license, BLS/ACLS, and meet unit prerequisites; new hires complete orientation

Qualifications

• 1 year of critical care RN experience.
• BSN graduates must have a BSN from a CCNE/ACEN/CNEA accredited program 30 days before start date.
• ADN graduates must have an ADN and enroll in BSN within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to ICU patients.
• Demonstrate professional accountability and leadership in a high acuity ICU setting.

Skills

Critical care RN

Education

BSN degree (CCNE/ACEN/CNEA accredited)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

RN, Medical ICUUS-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-38732Position Category: Nursing-RNJob Type: ONA union represented

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Posting Department: Medical Intensive Care Unit

Posting Salary Range: $55.24 - $92.02 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience

Posting FTE: 0.90

Posting Schedule: Variable

Position Shift Differential: 13% of base rate

Posting Hours: Night shift, 1900 - 0730

Drug Testable: Yes

LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-OT1

Department Overview

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a nationally prominent research university, and Oregon's only public academic health center. OHSU was awarded Magnet Re-designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2022. The Medical ICU is a Beacon Award winning unit at OHSU. As a unit we focus on providing both evidence-based and trauma informed care to all our patients. The Medical ICU strives to provide the highest level of nursing care to our patients and families and to ensure patient outcomes through evidence-based nursing practice. We foster a healthy work environment in our team oriented high acuity ICU. Our MICU offers lots of opportunities for nurses to grow their practice in devices, such as CRRT and ECMO, in addition to frontline leadership roles. The Medical Intensive Care Unit utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach to the care we provide to our patients: 40kg weight minimum, age generally not less than 16 years with no upper age limit. Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Pulmonary Hypertension Severe Septic Shock Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Organ Failures Bone Marrow Transplant Post Cardiac and Respiratory Arrest Alcohol and drug withdraw GI Bleed Patients also may present with extensive preexisting co-morbidities requiring the services of teams such as Nephrology, Pain Service, Infectious Disease, etc.

Function/Duties of Position

Function/Duties of Position $55.24 - $92.02 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN’s care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, practitioner, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN’s engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical Nurse exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture. This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% 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

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of critical care RN experience
• 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
• Internal ONA applicants: Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS and ACLS 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

• CCRN Preferred

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. 3 positions availablePI286824911