RN, CHH Surgery in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

RN, CHH Surgery

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-40960
Position Category: Nursing-RN
Job Type: ONA union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: CHH Surgery
Posting Salary Range: $55.24 - $92.02 per hour, with offer based on experience, education
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Eight 10-hour workdays per two-week pay period
Posting Hours: 0645-1715, Monday through Friday with variable day off, call obligation and potential for weekends in the future
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes
LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-OT1

Department Overview

Our Perioperative Services department proudly serves a broad spectrum of surgical disciplines, including Orthopedics, GYN, ENT, General Surgery, Urology, Podiatry, Plastics, Surgical Oncology and Robotics.

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost 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

Function/Duties of Position

This diverse case mix offers our team members continuous learning opportunities and exposure to varied surgical techniques. We are a high-volume, fast-paced unit dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care to adult patients across a diverse range of specialties.

• Comprehensive understanding of aseptic technique and sterile principles.
• Proficiency in surgical instrumentation and equipment: Ability to anticipate surgeon's needs, set up sterile fields, and manage instruments effectively (scrub role).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills: Essential for anticipating complications, troubleshooting equipment, and making rapid decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to effectively communicate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, patients, and families.
• Ability to manage the overall nursing care in the operating room: Including patient assessment, verifying patient identity and surgical site, coordinating resources, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment (circulating role).
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and surgical documentation.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure and emergency situations.
• Physical stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift and reposition patients, and move heavy equipment.
• Attention to detail: Crucial for maintaining sterility, accurate counts, and precise documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent OR experience
• Demonstrated experience in both the scrub and circulating roles within an operating room environment.
• Experience in general, orthopedic, gyn, urology, surg oncology, robotics, plastics, ENT &vascular surgeries.
• 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
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS from AHA required. 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Perioperative Nursing (CNOR): This is a highly valued certification for perioperative nurses and demonstrates a commitment to the specialty.
• Experience with specific surgical specialties or equipment: Orthopedic traction devices, fluid management systems, laser, Arthroscopy equipment, ESU Units/Cautery, ligature/harmonic scalpel, endoscopic equipment, Robotic equipment
• Participation in professional organizations: (e.g., Association of perioperative Registered Nurses - AORN).

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.