RN, Adult Critical Care

Department Overview

This is the Transition to Practice (TTP) posting for both Residency and Specialty Fellowship RN's.

Please review, complete and submit the following questionnaire with your resume to apply:

The Transition to Practice (TTP) Specialty Fellowship Program is designed for RN's who are looking to move into a new specialty.

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The Transition to Practice (TTP) Residency Program is designed for New Graduate RN’s or RN’s with less than one year experience.

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The following units are participating in this cohort of the ICU TTP Residency Program:

• 7A Medical ICU - 2 positions available
• 7C Neurosciences ICU - 2 positions available
• 8C Trauma Surgical ICU - 2 positions available
• 12K Cardiovascular ICU - 2 positions available

Function/Duties of Position

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 14 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 (no later than 1/20/2025)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • BLS and ACLS must not expire during the TTP Residency Program.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Residency Specific Requirements:

• Completion of 180 clinical hours of direct-patient care in an inpatient care area.
• 96 clinical hours of direct-patient care in an adult intensive care unit during a senior practicum within 12-months of the current cohort start date required.
• Must have at least 48 clinical hours of direct-patient care ICU before application can be submitted.
• 144 clinical hours of direct-patient care in an adult intensive care unit is strongly preferred.

Specialty Fellowship Specific Requirements:

• One year of current nursing experience in adult inpatient or Emergency Department care areas.
  • Previous OR experience cannot be considered.

Additional Details

The intended start date is October 20, 2025 (external & organizational internal transfer)/ October 27, 2025 (ONA internal transfer). 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 (Specialty Fellowship) with >1 year of experience:
  • Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Learning Pathway or Orientation experience individualized to the candidate between 2-12 weeks. 

• Vacations, paid or unpaid leave requests up to 18-weeks from the start date are not permitted. All other vacation, paid or unpaid leave requests are subject to compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between ONA and OHSU.
• Preceptorship hours: Assigned based on preceptor team schedules during Monday-Sunday 0700-1930, or 1900-0730. Transition to hired shift is based on unit readiness and the completion of group-based sessions. 
• Transition to hired shift may be delayed for a temporary reassignment due to individual development needs and skill mix of the employees on the unit or the hires shift at any given time. 

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 [email protected].