RN, Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 88,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland is seeking an experienced RN for the Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit. This relief/flex role covers night shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am with compensation based on experience.

The PIMC unit cares for pediatric patients 0–18 years old in a step-down ICU setting. You will participate in transfers, care planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team; an active Oregon RN license and pediatric certifications (PALS, CPN or CNRN) are required.

Qualifications

• PALS certification required or within 2 years of hire.
• CPN or CNRN certification within 2 years of hire.
• BSN or ADN with BSN transition plan before start date and program completion within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate-level nursing care for pediatric patients 0–18 years old.
• Coordinate transfers within Doernbecher and support a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in orientation and uphold essential functions with/without accommodation.

Skills

PALS

CPN or CNRN

BLS (AHA)

Education

BSN (CCNE/ACEN/CNEA accredited)

ADN with BSN transition plan

Job description

RN, Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-41872

Position Category: Nursing-RN

Job Type: ONA union represented

Position Type: Relief/Flex/Resource

Posting Department: Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit

Posting Salary Range: $63.54 - $96.66 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity (Resource)

Posting FTE: 0.00

Posting Schedule: Night shift, Variable days and weekends

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

HR Mission: Healthcare

Drug Testable: Yes

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.

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

• PALS
• Certified 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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