Travel Contract

OR RN Charge
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

$2,233-3,360/week
Posted 20 hours ago
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OR RN (Charge RN)

Overview

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse
  • Location: Oregon
  • Employment type: Travel/Contract
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Night (4x12 hours), 19:00 to 7:30
  • Hours: 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week

Schedule Details

  • Weekday scheduled shifts: 10 hours
  • Weekday night call shifts: 8 hours, 23:00 to 07:00
  • Weekend scheduled and call shifts: 10 or 12 hours
  • Up to 6 call and/or weekend scheduled shifts per 6-week schedule

Requirements

  • Valid RN license in Oregon
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • 2 years of experience in the Operating Room (OR)
  • OR experience within the last year
  • First-time travelers allowed
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI (AHA only; RQI accepted)
  • ACLS required for CVOR, CVICU, Cath Lab, ICU, PCU, and PACU (AHA only)
  • Experience with Epic
  • NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
  • Competency exam with an 80% passing score
  • Skills checklist required
  • Criminal background check within 90 days of start, with a 7-year search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, repeated every 30 days
  • International background check, if applicable
  • Driver's license or state ID
  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • 2 negative PPDs or a negative QuantiFERON Gold/T-SPOT within 1 year of start
  • Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity by antibody titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B titer, 3-dose series, or declination
  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination, year round
  • 10-panel drug test within 90 days of start
  • 2 references within the last 2 years, showing 1 year in a comparable specialty; at least one must be supervisory (Charge RN acceptable) within the last 12 months

Preferred

  • ACLS (for this role, per the job description)
  • PALS prior to start for PACU (must be completed within 6 months of hire)

Onboarding and Facility Requirements

  • Badge photo: due ASAP and at least 8 days before start; background must be white
  • Onsite fit testing: completed within the first week of starting, or the candidate will be pulled from the floor
  • Facility training modules: due by the document due date, with additional modules for Surgical Services
  • TB history screening form: required before start
  • Signed job description: required before start
  • Dress code and scrub color information provided
  • Campus map provided for employee parking

Facility

Salem Hospital

4.1rating(54 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Salem Hospital

Anonymous
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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Salem Hospital
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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 Operating Room 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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