Registered Nurse (Inpatient/Med-Surg, Intermittent)
The Registered Nurse (Inpatient/Med-Surg, Intermittent) at Confidential Client provides direct patient care in a medical-surgical inpatient setting, delivering holistic and evidence-based nursing services. The role requires proficiency in nursing practice, leadership in patient care, and collaboration with healthcare teams to improve outcomes for veterans. Candidates must hold an active RN license and have 1-2 years of prior Med/Surg nursing experience.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Nurse (Inpatient/Med‑Surg, Intermittent) to provide high-quality, direct patient care on medical‑surgical inpatient units in Portland, OR. This listing is for an intermittent/contract position with opportunities for conversion depending on local needs and performance.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver safe, evidence‑based nursing care to adult medical‑surgical patients.
- Perform assessments, implement nursing plans, administer medications, and document care in the medical record.
- Monitor patient condition, escalate changes in status, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
- Support patient and family education and discharge planning.
- Participate in unit‑level quality improvement and safety initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- English language proficiency sufficient for safe, accurate written and spoken communication.
- Graduate of a nursing program accredited by an appropriate accrediting body (e.g., ACEN or CCNE) or equivalent credentialing pathway accepted by the hiring authority.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse (RN) in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, or otherwise meet applicable state licensure exceptions where allowed.
- Candidates who meet education requirements but lack licensure may be eligible for a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) appointment while actively pursuing licensure (per local policy and state rules). Time-limited extensions may be considered according to program rules.
- Ability to meet assignment‑level scope and competency expectations (practice, patient‑driven care, leadership, professional development, evidence‑based practice).
Preferred Qualifications
- 1–2 years prior Med/Surg nursing experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver patient-centered care on medical‑surgical units.
Employment Details
- Location: Portland, OR (onsite).
- Employment type: Contract (intermittent); posting includes FULL_TIME and CONTRACTOR classifications and may include conversion opportunities per client policy.
- Salary: $96,237 - $161,801 per year (posted range).
- Start: As scheduled per unit staffing needs; shifts and schedules will be set by the client.
Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and maintain any required state licensure or certifications for the duration of employment.
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