RN, Adult Acute and Intermediate Care, New Graduate

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

About The Position

OHSU is hiring Clinical Registered Nurses for its Adult Acute and Intermediate Care units. The role is open to applicants for the RN residency program and experienced RNs transitioning into a specialty. Applicants must have graduated and taken the NCLEX by January 25, 2026. The intended start date is February 1, 2027, though it may change based on operational needs. The posting is scheduled to close Wednesday, November 11 at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Participating units and openings include 4/5V Medical Oncology (8), 5AC Medicine (2), 6/7V Surgical Oncology (6), 10K Neurosciences (5), 13K/14K Heart & Vascular Intermediate Care (1–3), and 14C General Medicine (1). Internal ONA transfers have first priority under the ONA contract. The OHSU Clinical RN provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities, and patient populations. Care is delivered in accordance with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and ANA Code of Ethics. The nurse fulfills professional obligations as a scientist, leader, and knowledge transferor, and promotes collaborative decision-making, innovation, lifelong learning, teamwork, and a culture of safety. New graduates with less than one year of experience receive about one week of OHSU and Nursing New Employee Orientation, 10–12 weeks of residency orientation depending on the care area, and participation in the Vizient Residency program during their first year. Experienced external nurses receive about one week of new employee orientation and 3 days to 26 weeks of orientation depending on the care area.

Requirements

Associate or baccalaureate degree in Nursing from a program accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA, earned by 30 days before the start date.
Associate degree nurses must enroll in a BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete it within 5 years of hire.
Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license by 1 week before the start date.
BLS from the American Heart Association; new hires will be enrolled and required to complete it during orientation.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
Applicants must have graduated and taken the NCLEX by January 25, 2026.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient nursing care to individuals, families, communities, and patient populations.
Deliver care consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and ANA Code of Ethics.
Fulfill professional role obligations as a scientist, leader, and knowledge transferor.
Promote collaborative decision-making, innovation, lifelong learning, and teamwork in an interprofessional culture.
Support a culture of safety through commitment to just, reporting, learning, and engaged informed cultures.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care plans, covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
$25,000 of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
Two above-market pension plans to choose from.
Vacation: 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time employees.
Sick leave: 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time employees.
Up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year, accrued at .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid.
Substantial public transportation discounts for TriMet and C-Tran.
Tuition reimbursement.
Innovative Employee Assistance Program, including extensive wellness resources.
Free parking at night.