Labor & Delivery/Postpartum RN
Bend, Oregon
Saint Charles Bend Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Labor & Delivery / Postpartum)

Location: Bend, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with full labor and delivery experience, including postpartum care
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (First-time travelers accepted)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum of every other weekend or 8 weekend shifts during contract
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs (includes floating to a low-risk family birthing unit at a nearby campus)
• Locals Accepted: No (75-mile radius rule)
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable
• AWHONN Intermediate
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable
• FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Skills & Competencies

• Must meet AWHONN staffing standards
• Experience working with break RNs and resource RNs

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check (including SSN trace, counties lived/worked/school, FACIS L3, DOJ sex offender search, nationwide check, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check
• HHS/OIG check
• Primary source verification of state license
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Diploma or transcript on file

Health & Facility Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years (or declination accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer required)
  • Varicella
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination/exemption required during flu season
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year, required annually
• Annual skills checklist

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge and several facility-specific agreements and forms must be completed and on file within 48 hours of signing and no later than 2 Wednesdays prior to start.
• Floating duties include coverage at a low-risk family birthing unit at a nearby campus.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with labor and delivery experience looking for a travel contract in Oregon with a 13-week commitment. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.