The PICU is a regional referral center for all critically ill and injured children that operates 24/7. The primary purpose of the PICU is to provide optimal state of the art critical care nursing to any infant, child or adolescent who presents with a serious injury and/or illness. Care is provided for patients from birth to 18 years of age. Older patients are cared for on a case-by-case basis.

• This is a Level 1 trauma unit with 20 beds.
• OHSU is a Magnet designated hospital.
• There is 24x7 Attending coverage so you will have the support you need at all times.
• We have our own Pediatric and Neonatal Transport team. The DCH PANDA (Pediatric And Neonatal Doernbecher Ambulance) Team transports critically ill children by ambulance, helicopter, or fixed wing aircraft from hospitals all across the Pacific Northwest to Doernbecher Children's Hospital located in Portland, OR.  PANDA is the largest and longest running pediatric and neonatal intensive care transport program in Oregon.
• OHSU is a member of Extracorporeal Life Support Organization. If ECMO support is required for Fetal Therapy, it is delivered on this unit.
• The Heart Center does congenital defect work here and conduct intrauterine surgeries and therapies.
• Our PICU RN’s support Renal Transplants.
• This is a night shift only position. There are no rotations between night and day shift.

• 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
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• At least one year of PICU RN experience 

• 2 or more years of PICU RN experience
• Pediatric CCRN certification

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

• Comprehensive health care plans 
• $25K 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
• Sick Leave: 96 hours per year for full time
• Holidays: 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial public transportation discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Length of Orientation  

• Experienced Nurse (Fellowship or Specialty Fellowship) with >1 year of experience:
  • Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Learning Pathway or Orientation experience individualized to the candidate between 2-14 weeks.