Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2024-32274 Position Category Nursing-RN Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type ONA union represented Department Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience FTE 0.90 Schedule Variable schedule, Mon-Sun, 12 hour shifts, every other weekend as needed. Hours 1900-0730 HR Mission Healthcare Drug Testable Yes Department Overview

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.

Function/Duties of Position

$8,000 Hiring Bonus for candidates with at least (1) year acute care hospital registered nurse experience. Must begin work by June 30, 2025 to qualify. Relocation assistance package available. Free parking at night!

 

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

 

Here are some reasons to be excited about the PICU program at OHSU:

 

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.

Here are some reasons to be excited about living in Portland:

 

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Required Qualifications At least one year of recent experience as a PICU RN.Baccalaureate degree in Nursing for external hires; Baccalaureate degree preferred for internal candidates. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing awarded 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) by 30 days before the start date. Current unencumbered Oregon RN license by 1 week before the start date. Current BLS and PALS certifications awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) by the start date. Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Details

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 employeeTwo separate above market pension plans to choose fromVacation: 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of serviceSick Leave: 96 hours per year for full timeHolidays: 8 paid holidays per yearSubstantial public transportation discountsTuition Reimbursement programInnovative 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. 

 

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 and 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 aaeo@ohsu.edu.