Operating Room RN
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Oregon, Salem

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)
• Location: Salem, Oregon
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4 x 10-hour shifts (variable start times: 07:00-17:30, 09:00-19:30, 11:00-21:30)
• Additional Shifts: Weekday night call shifts (8 hours, 23:00-07:00), weekend scheduled and call shifts (10-12 hours)
• Schedule: 5-6 shifts of call and/or weekend scheduled shifts per 6-week schedule
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st time travelers allowed)

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Preferred (AHA only)
• Other Preferred Certifications:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred prior to start for PACU
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) preferred for Pediatrics
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred for ER
• State License: Must have valid Oregon RN license or meet Oregon 90-day waiver requirements
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start

Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Telemetry skills required for all RNs regardless of unit
• Competency exams required with passing scores (e.g., 80% for general competency, 85% for Dysrhythmia/EKG interpretation where applicable)

Required Documents & Checks

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (passport acceptable if no driver’s license)
• Criminal Background Check (7-year search, within 90 days of start)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 30 days of start and ongoing)
• Education Verification (required for non-licensed providers; RN verification required)
• Transcript or diploma may be accepted in lieu of education verification
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (can start with physical pending)
• Drug testing (10-panel, within 90 days of start)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Required immunizations or titers with boosters or declinations as applicable:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (year-round requirement)
• Fit mask testing to be completed onsite within first week of start (not required for some non-clinical roles)

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 references within last 2 years showing 1 year in comparable specialty; at least one supervisory reference within last 12 months
• Badge photo required at least 8 days prior to start (white background)
• Completion of required HealthStream modules by due date (varies by unit)
• Compliance with facility dress code and policies

This position offers a variable schedule with a mix of day shifts, night call, and weekend shifts, suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in the specialty. Prior travel experience is not required, making it accessible for first-time travel nurses.