Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Newberg, Oregon
Providence Newberg Medical Center

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Newberg, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Patient Ratio: 1:4
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care / Level IV Trauma Center
Total Beds: 60
Charting System: Epic

Job Description

• Position requires floating between units as needed.
• On-call standby required.
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend.
• No block schedules required.
• Must be trained in telemetry and medical-surgical nursing.
• EPIC experience is mandatory (EPIC is a hard stop).
• Prefer candidates with prior travel experience (not first-time travelers).
• 48-hour shifts are not approved.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Experience with Epic

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification for nursing degree (required for all RNs).
• NURSYS license verification for RNs.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness for duty.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates.
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background).
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Epic training modules as assigned within orientation week.
• Float policy acknowledgment required (may be required to float to other nearby facilities).
• Color blind testing may be required on a unit-by-unit basis if requested.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable.
• Skills checklist must be updated annually for applicable units.

Work Environment & Other Details

• Scrub color: Any color accepted.
• Parking: No fee.
• Candidates should have prior travel experience; first-time travelers are discouraged.

Note: All certifications and requirements are subject to verification and may vary based on clinical track and unit assignment.