Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

TRITAL Care • Portland, OR

5h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking skilled Registered Nurses for PRN assignments at hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout Portland, Oregon. Candidates may be considered for one or more specialties based on their experience, competencies, credentials, and facility requirements. Specialties include Neuro Stepdown/SDU, Medical-Surgical, Operating Room, Pediatric PACU, Progressive Care Unit, PICU, Pre-Op, Telemetry, OR General, OR Circulator, ICU, ED/ER, and Behavioral Health Services.

This PRN position offers shifts according to facility staffing needs, patient census, unit requirements, and confirmed availability. Schedules may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. PRN scheduling does not guarantee a specific number of hours or shifts, and candidates must reliably fulfill assignments they accept.

Nurses work in fast-paced clinical environments, managing changing patient needs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by specialty. Benefits and compensation depend on the employer, facility, and assignment, and PRN positions may not offer the same benefits as full-time positions.

Requirements

• Current, active RN license valid for practice in Oregon.
• Nursing education that meets applicable licensure requirements.
• Relevant experience and demonstrated competency for the assigned specialty.
• Current BLS certification as required by the facility.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of medication safety, infection prevention, patient confidentiality, and facility protocols.
• Ability to recognize clinical deterioration and respond appropriately.
• Willingness to complete facility onboarding, competency assessments, background checks, and credential verification.
• Ability to meet essential job functions, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Reliable transportation to assigned facilities in Portland, Oregon.
• Reliable attendance and availability for accepted PRN shifts.
• Neuro Stepdown/SDU, PCU, and Telemetry: relevant monitoring experience; ACLS when required.
• Medical-Surgical: acute care and general medical-surgical nursing competency.
• OR General and OR Circulator: perioperative experience and knowledge of sterile technique and surgical safety.
• Pediatric PACU: pediatric recovery experience and PALS when required.
• PICU: pediatric critical care experience and required pediatric life-support credentials.
• Pre-Op: experience with preoperative assessment and patient preparation.
• ICU: critical care experience and ACLS when required.
• ED/ER: emergency nursing experience and required emergency care certifications.
• BHS: behavioral health experience and competency in therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and patient safety.
• All licenses, specialty experience, certifications, and facility-specific requirements must be verified before placement.

Nice To Haves

• Previous PRN, float pool, travel nursing, or multi-facility experience.
• Specialty certifications such as CCRN, CEN, CNOR, PCCN, or other relevant credentials, where applicable.
• Familiarity with electronic health records.
• Availability for additional shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and clinical status.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and facility policies.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns.
• Perform nursing procedures within authorized scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic health records.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and families about treatment, recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, patient identification, and confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in shift handoffs and transitions of care.
• Respond to emergencies and follow applicable escalation procedures.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment.
• Perform specialty-specific duties, such as perioperative and sterile-field procedures, PACU recovery monitoring, advanced critical-care monitoring, emergency interventions, or behavioral health therapeutic safety measures.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling based on facility needs and candidate availability.
• Specialty-focused assignments aligned with experience and competencies.
• Professional development and opportunities to maintain and expand clinical experience.
• Collaborative work alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Varied clinical experience across acute care, critical care, perioperative, emergency, and behavioral health settings.
• Potential opportunities for additional shifts based on staffing needs.
• Meaningful work contributing to patient safety, recovery, and quality of care.
• Benefits and compensation depend on the employer, facility, and assignment; PRN positions may not offer the same benefits as full-time positions.

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