RN, Adult Emergency Department

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.

As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we provide the latest evidence-based care to clients across the life span. Our reputation for effective teamwork has only grown stronger. If you're looking to expand your skills and crave variety, consider our wide range of subspecialties: trauma, cardiac, neurology, critical care, acute care and ambulatory. It's all happening in our dynamic Emergency department. Our highly skilled team will support you so that we are always available for Portland's emergencies. Night shift nurses enjoy excellent shift differentials and free parking. You need to experience the best view in the city from our helipad. Join us!

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.

• 2 years recent ED RN experience
• Associate or Bachelors 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)
• Associates 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
• BLS, ACLS and PALS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• TNCC certification within first 6 months
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accomodation

Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse 

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. 
• Orientation experience for 6-16 weeks depending on the care area. 

6 positions available

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.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu