Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! RN, Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2024-31250 Position Category Nursing-RN Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type ONA union represented Department 11K CVIMC Salary Range $52.11- $86.81 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience FTE 0.90 Schedule Variable nights Position Shift Differential 12.5% Hours 1900-0730 HR Mission Healthcare Drug Testable Yes Recruitment Incentive Relocation and Hiring Bonus Department Overview

Unit Vision Statement: We strive to be a unified team of expert clinicians, administrators, and support staff that provides our patients with exceptional, compassionate care through strong leadership, clear communication, focused education, and evidence-based practice.

 

We are the Cardiac and Vascular Intermediate Care Unit for OHSU. Our primary patient populations include post-open heart surgery (CABG, heart transplants, VAD, valve replacement, etc.), medical cardiology (ACS, NSTEMI/STEMI, heart failure, etc.) and pre- and post-op vascular surgery (PAD/PVD, vascular bypass, etc.). Our primary teams are Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Cardiology, and we collaborate with PT/OT, Dietitians, Social Work, Case Management, Speech Therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional care for our patients.

 

Our unit is a conceptually contiguous Cardiac and Vascular Intermediate Care unit with 30 beds on 11KPV and 12 beds on OHS 7C. In addition, we maintain the organization’s centralized telemetry monitoring program on 11K (providing remote telemetry monitoring for adult and pediatric acute care units at KPV, South Hospital and Doernbecher Hospitals).

 

Come be a part of our world-class healthcare team at OHSU and find your calling as a registered nurse in our Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit!

 

 

We offer:

A rich practice environment, with complex cases and more medical and surgical services than any other program in Oregon Hands-on orientation through our Transition to Practice programExcellent benefits 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.

 

Relocation assistance package available. Free parking at night!

 

$52.11- $86.81 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience.

 

Full-time

 

You will bring your nursing skills and expertise to our team of specialists working together to provide the best possible care. You will enjoy unmatched opportunities to learn and be inspired at Oregon’s only public academic health center.

 

You will be part of our professional culture of safety, collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning and teamwork. As an OHSU RN, your care delivery will be consistent with:

The Oregon Nurse Practice ActThe ANA Scope and Standards of PracticeThe ANA Code of EthicsThe Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™

 

OHSU cares for acutely ill patients in our Medical, Surgical, and Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Units.  We provide the latest evidence-based treatment and have a reputation for effective teamwork.  Acute care nurses understand the importance of their independent scope of practice and engage in dependent scope of practice decision making. Acute care nurses also provide patient and family-centered care for the full spectrum of illnesses.

 

 

Benefits

 

OHSU offers competitive, affordable benefits that include health care, income protection and more. See highlights below or learn more about OHSU benefits.

 

 

Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employeesAccess to retirement plansUp to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)Eight paid holidays a yearCommuter subsidiesTuition reimbursementAccess to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefitsDiscounts just for OHSU members

 

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements for all Nurses:

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 dateADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start dateAssociate 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 and ACLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) BLS and ACLS must not expire during orientation  Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation

Department Specific Requirements:

At least 1 year of current nursing experience

 

Preferred Qualifications Internal applicants: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited programCardiovascular intermediate or progressive care/step-down unitManagement of ventricular assist devices, vascular sheaths, inotropes and vasoactive medicationsProgressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN)Certified Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse Additional Details

Bonus Disclaimer: current RN employees at OHSU, Adventist Medical Center in Portland or Hillsboro Medical Center are not eligible for the hiring bonus. 

 

Length of Orientation 

Experienced Nurse (Fellowship or Specialty Fellowship) with more than 1 year of experience:Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Learning Pathway or Orientation experience individualized to the candidate between 2-12 weeks. 

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.

 

 

You get to live in Portland, Oregon.

 

We enjoy majestic landscapes, a vibrant yet easygoing vibe, and some of the best dining, music and coffee in the world.

 

1 position 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 aaeo@ohsu.edu.