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Registered Nurse – ER

Location: Salem, Oregon Contract Length: 15 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week (36- or 48-hour options) Shifts: Evening (3x12) 14:00–02:30 or Night (3x12) 18:00–04:30 Start: ASAP, with variable start times between 14:00 and 18:00

Role Overview

Provide quality patient care in the Emergency Department across the full spectrum of patient needs and acuity levels.
Work in an ED with high patient volume and acuity.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Oregon
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience
Emergency Department experience within the last year
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or RQI
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification
Experience with Epic

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Background: Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search, rerun after a break in service of more than 90 days); EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start, then every 30 days; international check if applicable
Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start, must list "Opiates"
Health:
- Physical within 1 year of start
- 2 negative PPDs or QuantiFERON Gold/T-SPOT within 1 year of start
- Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity (titer or vaccines)
- Hepatitis B titer or series, or declination
- Tdap vaccine or declination
- Annual flu vaccine or declination
Fit testing: Onsite within the first week of starting, or the candidate will be pulled from the floor
Facility requirements: Badge photo (at least 8 days before start, white background, JPEG); facility modules, including additional ED modules, completed by the due date; TB history screening form; skills checklist; signed job description

Facility

Salem Hospital

4.1rating(54 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Salem Hospital

Anonymous

Cardiology (RN)

Contract Position

3.0rating

Pros

Coworkers are very helpful and it’s amazing to work with them!

Cons

Shortage of CNAs is the biggest minus and makes the day very heavy and exhausting!!!

Review of Salem Hospital on Oct 25, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
421 beds

ADDRESS890 Oak Street SoutheastSalem, OR 97301

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About Salem, OR

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Salem, OR here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Salem's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs range from 80-85°F, while winter average lows range from 32-35°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Salem, with various options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Salem is car-friendly, with easy navigation and ample parking.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Salem has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundant flora.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Salem offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic district and Oregon State Capitol, visiting wineries in the award-winning wine country, enjoying Minto Brown Island Park for outdoor activities, and exploring unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in Downtown Salem.

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