RN, Pediatric Sedation Cross Train PACU

RN, Pediatric Sedation Cross Train PACU

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-39919
Position Category: Nursing-RN
Job Type: ONA union represented
Position Type: Regular Part-Time
Posting Department: Pediatric Sedation Cross Train PACU
Posting Salary Range: $55.24 - $92.02 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 0.50
Posting Schedule: Day Shift, variable days
Posting Hours: 10 hr shifts
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes
LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-SC1

Department Overview

This is a unique opportunity for a Registered Nurse with proficiency in pediatric PeriAnesthesia care to cross-train into Pediatric Sedation. Doernbecher PeriAnesthesia is a fast-paced, patient- and family-centered department caring for pediatric patients from neonates to young adults. Services include ambulatory and inpatient care, urgent and emergent surgeries, after-hours sedation, and prolonged procedural recoveries. Our nurses practice in alignment with ASPAN standards and evidence-based care, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, role clarity, and professional growth. The Doernbecher Operating Room is a high-acuity pediatric surgical environment with 10 operating rooms, including a Hybrid OR for advanced image-guided interventions and an intraoperative MRI (iMRI) suite supporting complex neurosurgical and specialty cases. Multidisciplinary teams collaborate to deliver safe, efficient, and developmentally appropriate care for every patient.

Function/Duties of Position

Doernbecher PeriAnesthesia is committed to a professional practice environment emphasizing role and relationship competence. Our vision is to develop nurses who value teamwork, strong interpersonal relationships, and professional role clarity. RNs provide care consistent with ASPAN standards and evidence-based practice, while contributing to the growth of the profession and continuous improvement in patient care.

This fast-paced, patient- and family-centered department serves pediatric patients from neonates to young adults, including ambulatory and inpatient surgeries, urgent/emergent procedures, after-hours sedation, and prolonged procedural recoveries. RNs maintain positive collegial relationships with all interdisciplinary team members.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Pediatric Peri Anesthesia (pre-op, Phase I & II recovery); Current experience in a tertiary hospital setting
• 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) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 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 State Registered Nurse License
• BLS and NRP from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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