Preoperative RN
Bend, Oregon
Saint Charles Bend Medical Center

Registered Nurse - PreOp (Presurgery Clinic)

Location: Bend, Oregon Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 4x10 hours (8:00 to 18:30) Hours: 10 per day, 40 per week

Role Overview

Presurgery Clinic RNs provide comprehensive pre-surgical screening, including medication management, identification and resolution of clinical concerns, and coordination of care prior to surgery.

• Ratio: 1:1, 125 visits per day

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• 1 year of preoperative experience, obtained within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic

Additional Certifications (As Required Per Unit)

• ACLS (AHA only; Provider, Instructor, and RQI accepted)
• PALS (AHA only; Provider, Instructor, and RQI accepted)
• NRP

Background and Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually. Includes SSN trace, counties lived/worked/school, FACIS L3, DOJ sex offender search, nationwide search, and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days of start

Competencies

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam, as applicable by profession
• Competency exam, as applicable by profession/specialty
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (listed for Dialysis RNs; an EKG certification may be submitted in lieu of testing)
• Skills checklist, required annually

Health Documents

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start; not required annually
• Tdap: Within 10 years of start, given after age 19; declination accepted
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON Gold within 1 year of start. Positive responders need a negative chest X-ray within 5 years and an annual TB questionnaire. TSpot and PPD are no longer accepted as of 4/2026.
• TB questionnaire: Required annually
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines. Low or equivocal titers: 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer required; vaccine series alone is not acceptable. Low or equivocal titer: booster or declination accepted.
• Drug screen: Negative 12-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; not required annually
• Flu vaccination: Vaccine or declination/exemption required during flu season (10/1 to 3/31). Vaccine preferred. Masking required regardless of vaccine status during high transmission. Deadline: 12/01.
• COVID: Vaccines preferred, not required. Declination or exemption required if never vaccinated.
• RespSafety clearance: Within 1 year of start and annually

Facility Documents (Time Sensitive)

Must be on file within 48 hours of signing and no later than 2 Wednesdays before start:

• Photo for badge (clear, passport-style, solid background)
• Acceptable use and confidentiality agreement
• Contractual and third-party access agreement
• Compliance and privacy program attestation
• Emergency contact form

Assignment Details

• Years of experience: 1 year
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Weekends: No weekend work required
• On-call: Not required
• Float: Will float within scope to meet facility needs
• Local candidates: Not accepted within the 75-mile radius. Candidates must submit proof of address.
• RTO restrictions: Maximum of 7 total days off in the 13-week assignment