
RN, CHH Surgery in Lake Oswego, OR
Job Description
RN, CHH Surgery
US-OR-Portland
Requisition ID: 2026-37682
Position Category: Nursing-RN
Job Type: ONA union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: CHH Surgery
Posting Salary Range: $55.24 - $92.02 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Eight 10-hour workdays per two-week pay period
Posting Hours: 0845-1915, Monday through Friday with variable day off, call obligation and potential for weekends in the future
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes
LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-OT1
Department Overview
The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RNs 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 [O'Rourke Model of the Professional Role]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RNs 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.
Function/Duties of Position
Outpatient surgery located in the Center for Health and Healing. We function with multiple operating room suites, providing care in a variety of orthopedic and other surgical specialties. The Perioperative RN works as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing direct and indirect professional nursing care in the Circulating or Scrub roles. The RN has expertise in the application of the nursing process within the Perioperative setting, has the ability to manage stressful/ unusual situations in a positive manner, and embraces the OHSU Core Competencies (Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation and Teamwork) in to his/ her/ their practice. The RN must practice within Oregon law and adhere to AORN standards and recommended practices.
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
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 1 year OR RN experience
• BSN Graduates: 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)
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• BLS must not expire during orientation
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications
• Two to five years of experience working in a level 1 Trauma Center.
• CNOR
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.
• TTP Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway details and dates: https://www.ohsu.edu/human-resources/transition-practice-program-rns
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.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Job Details
Medical Speciality
SurgeryPerioperative Care
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
Operating roomHospital
About OHSU Tech Transfer
OHSU, also known as Oregon Health & Science University, is a renowned health and research university dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, conducting groundbreaking research, and educating future health care professionals. Located in Oregon, OHSU is at the forefront of treating the most complex health needs in the region. Their interdisciplinary approach brings together healing, teaching, and discovery to make impactful advancements in the field of healthcare. OHSU's commitment to innovation and excellence allows them to make discoveries that save lives and to prepare the next generation of health professionals through top-tier education and training programs.