Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Salem, OR
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Salem Hospital, Salem Health - MSP, Salem, Oregon
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Variable shift start times: 06:30, 07:00, or 08:00
• Full-time: 70 hours per pay period
• Schedule alternates weekly between 3 and 4 shifts of 10 hours each
• Call required 1 night per week, possibly more
• Call includes one night per week and at least one weekend every six weeks (Friday evening through Monday morning 06:30)
• Weekends include day and night shifts

Experience & Credentials

• Minimum 1 year RN experience required
• Acute care experience preferred
• Current Oregon RN license required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification by American Heart Association required

Certifications (may be required depending on unit)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for CVOR, CVICU, Cath Lab, ICU, PCU, PACU; Med Surg 6N-General Surgery requires ACLS
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ER, ED, Pediatrics; preferred for PACU
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for L&D, NICU, Postpartum; preferred for Pediatrics
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy): Preferred for Cath Lab
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Preferred for ER
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER; preferred for Cath Lab & ICU
• BLS: Required for Monitor Techs and X-Ray Techs; AHA only, RQI acceptable

Competency Exams

• Competency Exam: 80% passing score required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: 85% passing score required for Cath Lab, IMCU/IMC, CVICU, ICU, Oncology, ER; preferred for PACU, Med Surg/Tele

Facility-Specific Information

• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs top required; can wear all royal blue or black pants with royal blue top
• Badge Photo: White background, submitted at least 8 days prior to start
• Healthstream Modules: Must be completed by due date; required modules vary by unit
• TB History Screening Form: Required prior to start
• Job Description: Must be signed prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start required (can start with physical pending)
• Fit Mask Testing: Must be completed onsite within first week of start (not required for some positions)
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination form required
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination required year-round
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Antibody titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters or declination if negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, 3-dose series, or declination; booster or declination if low titer
  • Varicella: Antibody titer or 2 vaccines; boosters or declination if negative/equivocal
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required (2 negative PPDs or QuantiFERON Gold/Tspot)

Background & Verification

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
• References: 2 references within last 2 years, including 1 supervisory reference within last 12 months
• Education Verification: Required for non-licensed providers (PCA, PCT); transcript or diploma accepted in lieu
• Work History Verification: Required for non-clinical admin positions

Additional Notes

• Call requirements include night and weekend coverage
• Telemetry skills required for all RNs regardless of unit
• Some certifications and competencies may be accepted as certificates of completion temporarily
• Badge photo and Healthstream modules are time-sensitive and must be completed before start

This position offers a dynamic schedule with call responsibilities and requires a current Oregon RN license and BLS certification. Additional certifications may be required depending on the unit assignment. Compliance with health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory prior to starting.