Dialysis Registered Nurse
Bend, Oregon
Saint Charles Bend Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Dialysis Registered Nurse

Location: Bend, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: Yes, 6:30 PM – 8:00 AM and 24 hours on Sunday
• Holiday rotation included
• Nurse may be placed in charge RN role
• Floating within scope to nearby facilities may be required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of dialysis experience, with dialysis experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification issued by American Heart Association

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 90 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Primary source verification of state license required
• Education verification and diploma/transcript on file
• Annual skills checklist required
• Facility-specific confidentiality, compliance, and contractual agreements must be signed before start
• Passport-style photo required for badge within 48 hours of signing

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test (QGold) within 1 year; if positive, chest X-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire required
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer required, vaccine series alone not accepted)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (deadline Dec 1)
• COVID vaccine preferred but not required; declination or exemption required if unvaccinated
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:2 during day shifts, 1:1 during night shifts
• No local candidates accepted within 75 miles without proof of address
• Must be able to float to meet facility needs within the region

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with dialysis experience seeking a travel contract in Oregon with a structured 4x10 day shift schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.