RN, Trauma and Surgical ICU

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 76,098 - 126,766; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care plans

Life insurance

Vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Public transportation discounts

Job summary

A leading health institution in Portland is seeking a Clinical Registered Nurse to provide compassionate care in a Level-1 Trauma Center. Candidates must have current Critical Care experience, relevant nursing degrees, and a valid Oregon RN license. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $55.24 - $92.02, along with significant benefits including comprehensive healthcare plans and pension options.

Qualifications

• 1-year of current Critical Care experience.
• BSN or ADN from an accredited program.
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate professional accountability and leadership.

Skills

Critical Care experience

BLS Certification

Collaborative teamwork

Compassionate patient care

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Department Overview

OHSU is a nationally prominent research university, and Oregon's only public academic health center. For over a decade, OHSU has provided exceptional clinical care to traumatically injured patients.

The nurses of the Trauma & Surgical Intensive Care Unit (TSICU) provide exceptional care to traumatically injured patients in Oregon, Southwest Washington and Northern California. The unit also cares for Emergency General Surgery patients, as well as patients from Specialty Surgery Services such as Liver Transplant, EGS, ENT, OB/GYN, Plastics, and Ortho. The unit has a reputation for excellent teamwork and collaboration. The nurses and physicians along with other key members of the health care team work together to ensure patients receive progressive, evidence-based treatment.

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

• 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

Function/Duties of Position

$55.24 - $92.02 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience

One of only two Level-1 Trauma Centers in Oregon: penetrating traumas, liver transplants and traumatic brain injuries, to name a few. With our reputation for teamwork and collaboration, we got this. Night differentials, free parking and amazing views of the lights of Portland from our campus. What are you waiting for?

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.

Required Qualifications

• 1-year of current Critical Care 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 at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• BLS must not expire during orientation
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Trauma surgical experience
• CCRN or CNRN

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.

4 positions available

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [e-mail].