RN, Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit, Full time, Nights

BSN rates are $51.50 - $74.80 hr. ADN and MSN rates also available. 

Night shift position with a 12.5% differential on top of base wage.

Up to $12000 Hiring Bonus (DOE) and Relocation Package Available. Must begin work by March 31, 2024 to qualify.

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, crani’s, and bladder augmentations.

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.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, pull and walk throughout the work period. Able to lift 35 lbs independently. Complies with the safe patient mobilization policy when lifting or positioning dependent patients, including using mechanical lifts and coordinating the assistance of other personnel.
• Must be able to use all senses: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and speaking. Reasonable accommodations include corrective lenses and/or hearing aids
  • The work environment carries risk of exposure to human tissue/fluids and radiation.
  • Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, including making correct judgments regarding ensuring safe conditions for patients, families, and other personnel.
  • Use of all hospital approved clinical equipment.  Significant use of computers, copiers, multi-line phones, and fax.

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• 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 and PALS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network branch of AHA (upload documentation with online application) 
• BLS and PALS must not expire during orientation  
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation 

• Current OHSU employees: BSN preferred 
• Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)

Benefits Package:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $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, prorated for part-time
• Sick Leave- 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid)
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

Usual Orientation Time:   

• New Grads – 10 to 12 weeks
• Specialty Experience – 1 to 2 weeks
• Experience, but not in specialty area- 4 weeks
• Resource - 4 weeks