Travel Nurse RN - Transplant
Portland, OR
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Post Liver Transplant

Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Facility: Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be a key member of the Clinical Transplant Services team, responsible for:

• Acting as a liaison between patients and the transplant team (physicians, social workers, financial counselors, psychiatrists, etc.).
• Providing direct and indirect professional nursing care for patients.
• Screening and educating potential transplant recipients.
• Managing the evaluation process and waiting list.
• Conducting patient/family education in various settings.
• Collecting and evaluating patient laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures.
• Providing post-transplant cross coverage for essential functions.
• Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Schedule

• Shifts: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts from 08:30 AM to 04:30 PM.

Qualifications

Required:

• Licensure: Current Oregon RN license.
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in acute-care hospital nursing.
• Skills: Ability to triage and prioritize patient issues using critical thinking skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in adult care nursing.
• Transplant nursing experience (inpatient or outpatient).
• Certification as a Clinical Transplant Coordinator.

Additional Information

• A valid government-issued photo ID is required on the first day to obtain an OHSU ID badge.
• Compliance with various certifications and training modules is required prior to starting.
• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until their start date.

Certifications and Training Requirements

• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BLS: Basic Life Support
• PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for specific units.
• Fit Testing: Required for mask compliance.
• Vaccinations: Compliance with flu and COVID-19 vaccination policies.

Background Check and Documentation

• A background check is required within 6 months prior to start.
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history.
• Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months are required.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized area of nursing within a leading healthcare institution. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this role, please consider applying.