Operating Room Registered Nurse
Bend, Oregon
Saint Charles Bend Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Bend, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience Required: 3 years
• Epic Experience: Required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable
  • CNOR preferred
• Skills Required:

  • Ortho Trauma
  • Craniotomy
  • Trauma (Level II)
• On-Call Requirements:

  • Call every 6 weeks for 2 weeknights
  • One weekend (Saturday and Sunday) 12-hour shifts (days or nights) every 1.5 months
• Floating: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
• Locals Accepted: No (75-mile radius rule)
• Pending License: Accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 7 total days in 13-week assignment
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted with 3 years experience

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Education verification (highest level) with diploma or transcript on file
• Primary source verification of state license
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Photo for badge (passport-style, solid background) required within 48 hours of signing
• Completion of facility-specific confidentiality, compliance, and emergency contact forms within 48 hours of signing

Health & Safety 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, with annual TB questionnaire
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

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

Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• General competency exam as applicable
• Annual skills checklist required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Weekend shifts are required as part of the schedule.
• This is a travel/contract role with a 13-week assignment length.