Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float RN
Salem, OR
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Salem, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: January 5th or later

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in MS/Tele or Intermediate Care (IMC)
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (not greater than every other)
• Patient Ratios:

  • RN: 1:4-6
  • CNA: 1:6-13 on days, 1:10-13 on nights
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
• Float Requirements: Floating within scope to meet facility needs, including to West Valley Hospital
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes (Emergency license accepted)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Any time off over 2 weeks requires approval

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Designations: Magnet, Teaching Hospital, Level II Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 569
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA (American Heart Association)
• Management of telemetry and interpretation of cardiac rhythms
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Oxygen protocol and non-invasive airway management
• Peripheral line care/management
• Isolation precautions and PPE use
• Experience with cardiac drips (nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone)
• Rapid response team activation
• Computerized documentation proficiency

Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience (within last 3 years) in MS/Tele/PCU
• Telemetry skills required for all RNs regardless of unit
• No first-time travelers accepted

Work Environment

• Float Pool Team supports all adult inpatient units including Emergency Department, Psychiatric Medical Center, ICU, inpatient rehabilitation, vascular access, and adult care units
• Support includes sister hospital (West Valley Hospital)

Hours & Scheduling

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week under 8, 10, or 12-hour shift rules
• Client may cancel shifts as follows:

  • 1 shift per 4-week assignment
  • 2 shifts per 8-week assignment
  • 3 shifts per 13-week assignment

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Clear copy of Driver’s License or State ID (passport accepted if no license)
• Criminal background check within 90 days (7-year search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and ongoing every 30 days
• Education verification (required for non-licensed providers)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccines
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella titer or vaccination or declination
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (year-round)
• Fit mask testing to be completed onsite within first week of start
• Badge photo with white background required at least 8 days prior to start
• Competency exams including dysrhythmia/EKG interpretation (passing score 85%)
• Core clinical competencies (Parts I, II, III) required prior to start and annually updated

Additional Notes

• Emergency license holders can submit without Oregon permanent license
• Candidates must sign job description prior to start
• Background checks and education verifications may be pending at start but must be completed timely
• Candidates must be flexible to float within adult inpatient units as needed

This position is ideal for experienced MS/Tele RNs looking for a travel contract in a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with a strong telemetry focus and supportive float pool environment.