Registered Nurse - Adult Emergency Department

Department Overview

This is an opportunity for residency program or specialty change applicants. Please submit your application only if you will have graduated and taken your NCLEX by 1/25/2027.

This posting will close Wednesday November 18th at 9am pst.

Please review, complete and submit the following questionnaire with your application:

New Graduates: ED_TTP_Residency_Assessment_Questionnaire

Experienced: ED_TTP_Specialty_Fellowship_Assessment_Questionnaire

Failure to provide this supplemental questionnaire will eliminate your application from consideration.

The OHSU Emergency Department provides around-the-clock multidisciplinary services to clients of all ages across the life span.  The department hosts a Level 1 Trauma Center, Triage (including Fast-track and Rapid Medical Evaluations), Adult Acute Care, Adult Critical Care, Observation Unit, and Acute Psychiatric Care.   Patients arrive to the ED via ambulance, walk-in, through the transfer center (Trauma & PANDA), and via Rapid Response Team.

*Based on internal ONA transfers first priority per ONA contract

Function/Duties of Position

New Grads Welcome!

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

Our emergency nurses understand the importance of their independent scope of practice and engage in dependent scope of practice decision making with the team.  Emergency nurses also provide patient and family-centered care for the full spectrum of illnesses.

The ED is responsible for assessing patient needs, planning and coordinating interventions and consultations. Procedures and treatments provided in the ED include but are not limited to: placing venous access, drawing bloodwork, medication, fluid and blood administration, radiography, extremity splinting and reduction, laceration repair, moderate and deep sedation, ultrasonography, intubation, cardioversion, D&C’s, sexual assault exams, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and imminent deliveries.  Patient population and diagnoses vary from minor to critical care and include: chest and abdominal pain, extremity injuries and trauma, migraine, overdose, seizure, dehydration, heart failure, respiratory distress, acute stroke, acute STEMI, acute psychosis/psychological emergencies, infection, and sepsis. Patients may frequently present with alcohol or drug abuse history, and complex medical histories. The ED Team works determine if the patient requires admission or discharge with resources and referrals. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:5 based on the patients dynamic stability and acuity.

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

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements for all Nurses:

• Associate or 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) by 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 RN license by 1 week before the start date
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation. 
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Department Specific Requirements:

• New Graduate Nurse:
  • Completion of 90 clinical hours of direct-patient care in an emergency department within 12-months of the current cohort start date 

• Experienced Nurse:

  • 2-years of current nursing experience in adult acute care, adult intermediate care, adult perianesthesia care unit, or emergency department observation.

Additional Details

The intended start date is February 1, 2027. Please note this date may be adjusted based on operational needs.

Please note this date may be adjusted based on operational needs.

Length of Orientation

• New Graduate Nurse: New to profession or with <1 year of experience: 
  • OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. 
  • Residency Learning Pathway for about 10-16 weeks depending on the care area.
  • Vizient Residency program for first year of employment.

• Experienced Nurse (Specialty Fellowship) with >1 year of experience:
  • External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. 
  • Orientation experience individualized to the candidate between 2-12 weeks. 

3 positions available

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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.

All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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