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RN, Adult Emergency Department, New Graduates OR Experienced from non-emergency

Posted Aug 13 · New grads welcomed

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Shift
Days
Unit
ER
Starts
Nov 2, 2026

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Nurse to patient
1:1–1:5

stated in this posting

Orientation
Transition-to-practice program
Term
starts Nov 2, 2026 · Permanent
Practice
Union position
Setting
Hospital
More role details
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

Pay

Against the board
This role$55/hr
nursing in Oregon$50/hr

The median for nursing in Oregon is $50/hr, across 239 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Relocation
Help offered

About this role

Department

Overview

This is an opportunity for specialty fellowship or residency TTP program applicants. Please submit your application only if you will have graduated and taken your NCLEX by 10/23/2026.

This posting will close Thursday August 20th at 8am pst.

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Please review, complete and submit the following questionnaire with your application:

New Graduates: ED_TTP_Residency_Assessment_Questionnaire Experienced: ED_TTP_Specialty_Fellowship_Assessment_Questionnaire

Failure to provide this supplemental questionnaire could eliminate your application from consideration.

The OHSU Emergency Department provides around-the-clock multidisciplinary services to clients of all ages across the life span. The department hosts a Level 1 Trauma Center, Triage (including Fast-track and Rapid Medical Evaluations), Adult Acute Care, Adult Critical Care, Observation Unit, and Acute Psychiatric Care. Patients arrive to the ED via ambulance, walk-in, through the transfer center (Trauma & PANDA), and via Rapid Response Team.

*Based on internal ONA transfers first priority per ONA contract

Function/Duties of Position

New Grads Welcome! Relocation Package Available.

$55.24 - $92.02 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience

Our emergency nurses understand the importance of their independent scope of practice and engage in dependent scope of practice decision making with the team. Emergency nurses also provide patient and family-centered care for the full spectrum of illnesses.

The ED is responsible for assessing patient needs, planning and coordinating interventions and consultations. Procedures and treatments provided in the ED include but are not limited to: placing venous access, drawing bloodwork, medication, fluid and blood administration, radiography, extremity splinting and reduction, laceration repair, moderate and deep sedation, ultrasonography, intubation, cardioversion, D&C’s, sexual assault exams, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and imminent deliveries. Patient population and diagnoses vary from minor to critical care and include: chest and abdominal pain, extremity injuries and trauma, migraine, overdose, seizure, dehydration, heart failure, respiratory distress, acute stroke, acute STEMI, acute psychosis/psychological emergencies, infection, and sepsis.

Patients may frequently present with alcohol or drug abuse history, and complex medical histories. The ED Team works determine if the patient requires admission or discharge with resources and referrals. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:5 based on the patients dynamic stability and acuity.

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

Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% 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 Required

Qualifications

Minimum requirements for all Nurses

Associate or 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) by 30 days before the start date (no later than 9/28/2024).

Associate Degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire Current unencumbered Oregon RN license by 1 week before the start date Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications 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.

Department Specific

Requirements

New Graduate Nurse

Completion of 90 clinical hours of direct-patient care in an emergency department within 12-months of the current cohort start date preferred.

Experienced Nurse

2-years of current nursing experience in adult acute care, adult intermediate care, adult perianesthesia care unit, or emergency department observation.

Additional Details

The intended start date is November 2, 2026. Please note this date may be adjusted based on operational needs.

Please note this date may be adjusted based on operational needs.

Length of Orientation

New Graduate Nurse: New to profession or with 1 year of

experience

Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Learning Pathway or Orientation experience individualized to the candidate between 2-12 weeks.

4 positions available

#FutureOHSURN

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.

All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

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*Based on internal ONA transfers first priority per ONA contract Function/Duties of Position: New Grads Welcome! Relocation Package Available. $55.24 - $92.02 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience Our eme…· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN
  • Academic medical center
  • Cardiac arrest emergency response
  • Patient resuscitation
  • Vascular access
  • Nursing
  • Stroke emergency response
  • Intubation
  • Medication administration

Place

City
Portland, Oregon
Median rent
$1,655/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$90,919/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
5% above the national average

Portland area index 105.4, where 100 is the national average.

Address
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239, USA

Portland pairs a laid-back Pacific Northwest lifestyle with a thriving food, coffee, and craft-brew scene. The Willamette River splits the city into distinct east and west sides, and Forest Park offers one of the nation's largest urban wilderness escapes. It's a magnet for nurses who want outdoor access without leaving city limits.

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Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is an academic health and science university based in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Based on its name and designation, it operates as an academic medical center, likely combining patient care, research, and education.…

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