Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Seaside, OR
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seaside, Oregon
Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day/Night rotations with variable shifts; ample notice provided for rest between shifts
• Floating: Yes, position floats between units and possibly other facilities within the system
• On-Call: Yes, may be required based on census
• Weekends: May be required to work every other weekend
• Block Schedules: Not required
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 23
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed (including outpatient PT); OR/L&D scrubs provided
• Transportation: Must have a vehicle for assignment
• Floating Incentives: Additional pay and hotel accommodations offered if floating to certain locations consecutively

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid RN license for Oregon
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in MS/Tele nursing (higher experience requirement applies)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
  • BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
  • PALS (if applicable)
  • NRP (if applicable)
  • Other certifications as required by clinical track or unit (e.g., Chemotherapy, EFM)
• Competencies: Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks including SSN trace, education verification, state-specific searches, and more, updated as required
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Immunizations: TDAP, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
  • Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start
  • Respirator clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates
  • Fit mask testing (annual) for travel candidates
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps

Additional Requirements

• Must complete required WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for MS/Tele nursing
  • Regional and facility-specific modules as applicable
• Must comply with floating policy acknowledgment
• Must provide a passport-style badge photo with neutral background
• Must have valid government-issued photo ID and Social Security card
• Must complete all required background and state-specific checks prior to start

Work Environment & Expectations

• Floating between units and facilities is common and may include multiple locations within the hospital system
• On-call and weekend work may be required
• Patient care ratios are approximately 4:1
• Use of Epic electronic health record system
• No parking fees at the facility

This position is ideal for experienced MS/Tele RNs comfortable with variable shifts, floating, and working in a critical access hospital setting.