As the specialty referral center for Oregon, Southwest Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and Northern California, OHSU has one of the highest case mix indexes of any U.S. academic health center.* Specialty areas include oncology, bone marrow transplant, cardiac, solid organ transplant, trauma and neurosurgery. Intermediate care patients are also placed on our acute care units. 

• This role is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA).
• Weekend Obligation: Unit based approved guidelines
• Floating Obligation: Upon completion of orientation
• Shift Differential: $2/hr differential during orientation, upon successful completion of orientation differential of $8/hr will be initiated. There is also an additional night shift differential!

$8,000 Hiring Bonus for candidates with at least (1) year acute care hospital registered nurse experience. Must begin work by September 30, 2024 to qualify.

Relocation assistance package available. Free parking at night!

$52.11- $86.81 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience.

Earn what you are worth without traveling! Float Differential ($9/hr after training) plus Night Differential.

With your acute care clinical expertise as a base (1 year of current nursing experience in adult acute care, adult intermediate care, and/or emergency department observation), we will teach you everything you need to know to float between various clinical specialty areas. Come be a part of our world-class healthcare team at OHSU!

You will bring your nursing skills and expertise to our team of specialists working together to provide the best possible care. You will enjoy unmatched opportunities to learn and be inspired at Oregon’s only public academic health center.

You will be part of our professional culture of safety, collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning and teamwork. As an OHSU RN, your care delivery will be consistent with:

• The Oregon Nurse Practice Act
• The ANA Scope and Standards of Practice
• The ANA Code of Ethics
• The Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™

Benefits

OHSU offers competitive, affordable benefits that include health care, income protection and more. See highlights below or learn more about OHSU benefits.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
• Access to retirement plans
• Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)
• Eight paid holidays a year
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Discounts just for OHSU members

Minimum requirements for all Nurses:

• 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 at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) 
• BLS must not expire during orientation  
• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation

Department Specific Requirements:

• At least 1 year of current nursing experience

Bonus Disclaimer: current RN employees at OHSU, Adventist Medical Center in Portland or Hillsboro Medical Center are not eligible for the hiring bonus.

Length of Orientation 

• Experienced Nurse (Fellowship or Specialty Fellowship) with more than 1 year of experience:
  • Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Learning Pathway or Orientation experience individualized to the candidate between 2-12 weeks. 

TTP Program Residency Learning Pathway details and dates: https://www.ohsu.edu/human-resources/transition-practice-program-rns

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon’s only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland’s largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

You get to live in Portland, Oregon.

We enjoy majestic landscapes, a vibrant yet easygoing vibe, and some of the best dining, music and coffee in the world.

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