RN, Adult Acute and Intermediate Care, New Graduate

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 Wednesday August 19th at 1pm pst.

Patient Care Services Division

• Adult Care Services
• Cardiovascular Services
• Emergency Services

The following units are participating in the next cohort* of the Program for Adult Acute, Intermediate Care and ED Observation:

• 4/5V Medical Oncology - 8 positions 
• 5AC Medicine - 2 positions
• 6/7V Surgical Oncology - 4 positions
• 9K Orthopedic & Spine - 1-2 positions
• 10A Emergency General Surgery - 1 position
• 10K Neurosciences - 5 positions
• 13A Trauma - 1 position
• 13K/14K Heart & Vascular (formerly 11K Cardiovascular Intermediate Care) - 2 positions
• 14C General Medicine - 1-2 positions
• ED Observation - 1-2 positions

*Based on internal ONA transfers first priority per ONA contract

Function/Duties of Position

New Grads Welcome! Free parking at night!

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

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.

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

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents. 
• $25K 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 
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time 
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid) 
• 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
  • 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.

Additional Details

The intended start date is November 2, 2026. 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 Residency Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for about 10-12 weeks depending on the care area with an employment service agreement. 

• Experienced Nurse 

  • External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. 
  • Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply. 

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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