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RN, Cardiovascular ICU

Oregon Health & Science University and Careers
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2027
Department Overview:
The Cardiovascular ICU strives to educate, advocate and provide the highest level of nursing care to our patients and families, and to ensure positive patient outcomes through evidence-based nursing practice, all within the setting of a healthy work environment. The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach in the care and recovery of adult cardiac surgery and cardiology patients as well as surgical recovery for Vascular, ENT, Plastics, Ortho, Urology and OB: 40kg weight minimum, age generally not less than 16 years with no upper age limit.

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:
  • Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
  • $50K 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
    • Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals)
  • Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
  • Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources
Function/Duties of Position:
$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, practitioner, 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 Nurse exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.
Required Qualifications:
  • 2 years Critical Care RN experience
  • ADN or BSN 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) 30 days before start date.
  • Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
  • BLS and ACLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) - must not expire during orientation
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1 year Cardiac Critical Care RN experience
  • CCRN certification
  • Open heart surgery recovery experience
  • IABP
  • Impella
  • Durable ventricular assist device
Additional Details:
Length of Orientation – 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.

4 positions available
All are welcome:
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

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