Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Portland, Oregon

Travel RN opportunity in Portland, Oregon: bring your pediatric nursing experience to a fast-paced intermediate care and stepdown unit. This 13-week assignment supports infants, children, and adolescents with complex medical and surgical needs through attentive, family-centered care.

Pediatric Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Portland, Oregon—a vibrant city known for its outdoor access, neighborhood character, and food and arts scene.
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric Intermediate Care / Stepdown Unit
• Assignment: 13 weeks; anticipated start date December 1, 2026
• RN Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.); 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040–$2,150
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, and adolescents; typical night ratios are approximately 1:3, depending on acuity.

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Oregon.
• At least 2 years of relevant RN experience, including pediatric nursing experience.
• Previous ventilator experience and ability to provide ventilator and tracheostomy care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• Epic electronic health record experience.
• Pediatric charge nurse experience and willingness to take on charge responsibilities during some shifts.
• Experience with external ventricular drains (EVDs) or peritoneal dialysis is preferred.

Pediatric Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical needs, including cardiac, respiratory, neurologic, neurosurgical, renal, orthopedic, and general surgical conditions.
• Monitor and care for patients who may require ventilators, tracheostomies, dialysis, external ventricular devices, lumbar drains, or other high-acuity support.
• Assess patient status, recognize changes in condition, and coordinate timely care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Support pediatric patients and their families throughout treatment and recovery, communicating clearly and advocating for their needs.
• Contribute to pediatric unit operations, including charge nurse responsibilities when needed, and collaborate with support services across the care team.

Apply now for this pediatric travel nursing opportunity in Portland, Oregon.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.