Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
Newberg, Oregon
Providence Newberg Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

Location: Newberg, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position floats between units as needed.
• No on-call or standby required.
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend.
• No block schedules required.
• Patient ratios:

  • Telemetry: 1:4
  • Med/Surg: 1:5
• Must be trained in telemetry and medical-surgical nursing.
• Preference for nurses with prior travel experience (not first-time travelers).
• Charting system: Epic (strict requirement).

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 60

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience within the last year.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Experience Requirements

• At least 1 year of specialty experience in Med/Surg Telemetry nursing.
• Prior travel experience preferred; first-time travelers are discouraged.

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Floating between units as needed.
• Every other weekend required.
• No on-call or standby shifts.
• Scrub or business casual attire allowed.
• Parking available at no cost.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray (annual)
  • Flu vaccine or declination (seasonal)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Fit mask testing (N95 or equivalent) required and updated annually.
• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Education verification and license verification required.
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years.
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.
• Completion of required regulatory and specialty-specific training modules prior to start (assigned via LMS).
• Epic training modules must be completed and transcripts submitted.

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced acute care environment.
• Epic electronic health record system proficiency is mandatory.
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all state and facility-specific regulatory requirements.
• Prior travel experience is preferred; please screen accordingly.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level IV Trauma Center with a focus on telemetry and medical-surgical nursing in a supportive environment with manageable patient ratios.