Registered Nurse (RN) - STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
Portland, OR

RN, Trauma and Surgical ICU

Department Overview OHSU is a nationally prominent research university, and Oregon's only public academic health center. For over a decade, OHSU has provided exceptional clinical care to traumatically injured patients. The nurses of the Trauma & Surgical Intensive Care Unit (TSICU) provide exceptional care to traumatically injured patients in Oregon, Southwest Washington and Northern California. The unit also cares for Emergency General Surgery patients, as well as patients from Specialty Surgery Services such as Liver Transplant, EGS, ENT, OB/GYN, Plastics, and Ortho. The unit has a reputation for excellent teamwork and collaboration. The nurses and physicians along with other key members of the health care team work together to ensure patients receive progressive, evidence-based treatment. This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include: * 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 for full 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 program * Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources 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. $52.11-$86.81 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience. One of only two Level-1 Trauma Centers in Oregon: penetrating traumas, liver transplants and traumatic brain injuries, to name a few. With our reputation for teamwork and collaboration, we got this. Night differentials, free parking and amazing views of the lights of Portland from our campus. What are you waiting for? 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. Required Qualifications * 1-year of current Critical Care experience * 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 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 Preferred Qualifications * Trauma surgical experience * CCRN or CNRN Additional Details * Length of Orientation - Experienced Nurse * External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. * Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply. * Bonus Disclaimer: current OHSU, Adventist and Hillsboro Medical Center employees are not eligible 4 positions available 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 [email protected].