RN: Stepdown

Atlas Medstaff; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 66,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas MedStaff LLC. is seeking a Pediatric Stepdown RN for a 13-week travel contract in Portland, OR. The role involves caring for pediatric patients with complex needs on a 12-hour night shift schedule (7:00 PM–7:00 AM), three shifts per week, totaling 36 hours weekly.

Applicants must have BLS and PALS certifications and at least one year of pediatric experience; experience with EVD or PD care is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license required or eligible in state of Oregon.
• Pediatric care experience required, ventilator management valued.
• BLS and PALS certifications required at start of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care to pediatric patients with complex needs in a stepdown unit.
• Manage ventilator support and monitor patient status.
• Night shift responsibilities include patient assessments and timely interventions; potential charge responsibilities.

Skills

Ventilator management

Pediatric care

Night shift readiness

BLS

PALS

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Job Description:

Support children requiring intermediate-level monitoring and treatment as a Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel contract in Portland. You will work three 12-hour night shifts each week in a Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit, caring for pediatric patients with complex needs and using your ventilator management experience to provide attentive bedside care. Peds charge RN experience is required, with occasional charge responsibilities as needed. BLS and PALS certification and at least one year of pediatric experience are required; experience with EVD or PD care is preferred. Night owls will find a steady rhythm in the 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM schedule.

Weather:

Portland typically has cool, comfortable temperatures around this time of year, with frequent cloud cover and periods of rain. Pack a waterproof layer and comfortable shoes, while allowing room for occasional mild, clear days.

Fun Things To Do:

• City outing: Explore Powell’s City of Books and browse the independent shops, cafés, and galleries in downtown Portland.
• Nature escape: Walk through Washington Park and visit the International Rose Test Garden for views across the city.
• Day trip: Head to the Columbia River Gorge for scenic overlooks, waterfalls, and accessible hiking trails.
• Day trip: Visit the Oregon Coast, including Cannon Beach, for ocean views, shoreline walks, and local seafood.
• Local adventure: Enjoy Portland’s food-cart scene, craft beverage spots, and waterfront paths along the Willamette River.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Portland, Oregon
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, three shifts per week
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week