MS/Tele RN
Salem, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position in a Level II Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 1 year of recent MS/Tele/PCU experience and BLS certification.

Details

• 13-week assignment on the Med/Surg Tele unit of a short-term acute care, Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma teaching hospital
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• Patient ratio of 1 RN to 4-6 patients
• CNA ratios of 1:6-13 on days and 1:10-13 on nights
• Required to work every other weekend
• May float within scope to meet facility needs, including to a nearby affiliated hospital approximately 15 minutes away
• Uses Epic for charting
• 36 hours per week guaranteed

Requirements

• Active Oregon RN license required (pending license accepted at time of submission)
• BLS certification required through AHA; ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in MS/Tele/PCU required; neuro trauma stepdown experience with NIHSS certification preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience managing telemetry, interpreting cardiac rhythms, and managing dysrhythmias required
• Experience with non-invasive airway management, O2 protocol, and peripheral line care/management required
• Experience with cardiac drips (nitro, Cardizem, amiodarone, Nicardipine, other IMCU LOC gtts) required
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE required
• Rapid response team activation experience required
• Computerized documentation experience required
• Prior Level II Trauma experience preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience as a traveler preferred

Additional Information

• Work on a newly opened 30-bed surgical neuro trauma care unit (SNTCU) that serves patients with a wide variety of medical conditions
• Unit is planned to transition into a Surgical Neuro Trauma ICU/IMCU within the next few years
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Time off requests beyond 2 weeks require approval and must be finalized at time of consideration
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted
• Former employees of the health system are not eligible for assignment until 6 months after their termination date
• Refusal to float to affiliated facilities may result in contract cancellation
• Free parking available on-site