RN, Adult Acute and Intermediate Care, New Graduate

This is an opportunity for RN residency program or experienced RN specialty transition applicants. Please submit your application only if you will have graduated and taken your NCLEX by 1/25/2026.

Patient Care Services Division

• Adult Care Services
• Cardiovascular Services
• Emergency Services

The following units are participating in the next cohort* for Adult Acute and Intermediate Care:

• 4/5V Medical Oncology - 8 positions 
• 5AC Medicine - 2 positions
• 6/7V Surgical Oncology - 6 positions
• 10K Neurosciences - 5 positions
• 13K/14K Heart & Vascular Intermediate Care - 1-3 positions
• 14C General Medicine - 1 position

*Based on internal ONA transfers first priority per ONA contract

The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN's 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, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN's engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

• 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
  • 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 
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.

The intended start date is February 1, 2027. Please note this date may be adjusted based on operational needs.

• New Graduate Nurse: New to profession or with <1 year of experience:
  • OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
  • Residency orientation for about 10-12 weeks depending on the care area. 
  • Vizient Residency program for first year of employment.

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. 
• Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. 

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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.

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.

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