RN, Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care plans

Life insurance $50K

Two pension plans

Vacation 192–288 hours/year

Holidays up to 64 hours/year

Sick leave 96 hours/year

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR seeks an experienced RN for the Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit to deliver intermediate-level care for pediatric patients, including post-op and complex cases, on a night shift schedule. The role offers 0.90 FTE and a 13% shift differential.

Requirements include an Oregon RN license and BLS; BSN preferred, ADN with BSN plan acceptable. The unit provides comprehensive benefits and orientation for external candidates.

Qualifications

• PALSCertified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) or Certified Neurosciences (CNRN) within 2 years of hire.
• BSN from CCNE/ACEN/CNEA accredited program 30 days before start date.
• ADN grads must enroll in BSN within 3 years and complete within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate level nursing care mirroring a step down ICU for 0–18 year olds.
• Care for patients across multiple service lines and coordinate transfers within Doernbecher.
• Perform essential nursing functions with or without accommodations.

Skills

PALSCertified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)

BLS (AHA)

Education

BSN degree (CCNE/ACEN/CNEA approved)

ADN degree with BSN enrollment plan

Job description

RN, Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-41138

Position Category: Nursing-RN

Job Type: ONA union represented

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Posting Department: Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit

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

Posting FTE: 0.90

Posting Schedule: Night shift, Variable days and weekends

Position Shift Differential: 13% of base rate

Posting Hours: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am

HR Mission: Healthcare

Drug Testable: Yes

LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-OT1

Department Overview

The PIMC provides Intermediate level care for Medical/Surgical patients 0-18 years of age, excluding obstetric patients. Populations served include non-ICU Neurosurgical, Video EEG and spectrum scan Peritoneal Dialysis, Chronic trach/ventilated patients, Select Hyperbilirubinemia, Select Cardiac Surgery, and Research Patients, complex post –op patients including orthopedic spine patients, cranis, and bladder augmentations.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

The PIMC nursing team facilitates nursing cares which mimic a step down intensive care unit versus an acute floor. The patients cared for on the PIMC involve multiple organ system failures and range from 1 day old to 18 years old (sometimes up to 22 years old if still followed by pediatric physicians).PIMC admits from a variety of locations and service lines. The PIMC also facilitates patient transfers within Doernbecher who require intermediate level of nursing care that is not available on their generally assigned units. For example, patients on chronic home ventilation admitted for routine urology surgery.

Required Qualifications

PALSCertified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) or Certified Neurosciences(CNRN) within 2 years of hire

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

Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)

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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