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

RN, CHH Surgery

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-39028
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 and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Ten 8-hour workdays per two-week pay period
Posting Hours: 0845-1715, Monday through Friday with call obligation and potential for weekends in the future
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes

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 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.

Function/Duties of Position

The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RNs 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 [O'Rourke Model of the Professional Role]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RNs 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

• 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.

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