PCU Registered Nurse
Bend, OR
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,954/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Progressive Care Nurse, Surgical Stepdown Nurse, Stepdown Nurse or Intermediate Care Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract
Location: Bend, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
- Hours per week: 36
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Floating: Yes, within scope to Med/Telemetry, PCU, and ED Boarding units
- Local candidates not accepted (must live outside a 75-mile radius)
- Pending licenses are not accepted
- Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: Maximum 7 total days in the 13-week assignment
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Oregon
- Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Certifications:
- ACLS
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- NIHSS certification
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Background and Compliance Requirements
- 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually, including:
- SSN trace
- Counties lived/worked/school verification
- FACIS Level 3
- DOJ sex offender search
- Nationwide education verification (highest level)
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
- Primary source verification of state RN license required (NURSYS verification)
- Diploma or transcript must be on file in addition to education verification
Health and Safety Requirements
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Immunizations or positive titers required for:
- TDAP (within 10 years, given after age 19; declination accepted)
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster or declination acceptable for low/equivocal titers)
- Hepatitis B (positive titer required; vaccine series alone not accepted)
- Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster or declination acceptable for low/equivocal titers)
- Negative TB screening (QGold within 1 year) or chest X-ray for positive responders (within 5 years) plus annual TB questionnaire
- Annual TB questionnaire required
- Negative 12-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (not required annually)
- Seasonal flu vaccination or agency declination/exemption required during flu season (deadline December 1)
- COVID vaccine preferred but not required; vaccination record or declination/exemption required
- Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year of start and annually
Additional Requirements
- Photo for badge: Clear, passport-style with solid background, must be submitted within 48 hours of signing and no later than 2 Wednesdays prior to start
- Several facility-specific agreements and forms must be reviewed and signed within 48 hours of signing and no later than 2 Wednesdays prior to start
- Skills checklist required annually
- Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency tests as applicable
Notes
- First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
- Prior travel experience is not required for this position
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
2 nurses found this helpful
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Bend, OR
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Bend, OR here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Bend, OR is higher than the national average, particularly in terms of housing and transportation.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 70-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 20-30°F.
- Bend experiences a dry climate with over 150 sunny days per year.
- Short term rentals are available in Bend, but they may require some effort to find due to high demand, especially during peak tourist seasons.
- Bend is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- A car is typically necessary for getting around the city and exploring the surrounding outdoor attractions.
- Bend has a relatively homogenous population with a majority of residents being White.
- The city has a wide age range, with a growing population of retirees.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high desert climate.
- Bend attracts a significant number of travel nurses due to its outdoor recreational opportunities.
- Bend offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, rafting, and skiing.
- The city also has a vibrant downtown area with boutiques, galleries, and breweries, as well as opportunities for art, music, and sports enthusiasts.
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