Med-Surg Telemetry RN (PCU Float)
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Salem, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with strong Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele) or Intermediate Care (IMC) experience. This is a travel/contract role supporting a short-term acute care hospital with Magnet status, teaching designation, and Level II Trauma Center.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in MS/Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• No first-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience required)
• Prior travel experience explicitly required: No first-timers accepted

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA required
• Experience with:

  • Management of telemetry
  • Interpretation of cardiac rhythms
  • Management of dysrhythmias
  • Oxygen protocols
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • Isolation precautions and PPE
  • Cardiac drips (nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone)
  • Rapid response team activation
• Computerized documentation experience required

Work Schedule & Floating

• 12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (not greater than every other)
• Patient ratios:

  • RN: 1:4-6
  • CNA: 1:6-13 (days), 1:10-13 (nights)
• Floating required within scope, including to a sister hospital (West Valley Hospital)

Licensure

• Pending Oregon license accepted (emergency license accepted)
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions: any time off over 2 weeks requires approval

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Beds: 569 staffed beds
• Magnet, Teaching, Level II Trauma Center
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking

Additional Requirements & Compliance

Background & Health Documents

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state and national checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and ongoing
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccines
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series (booster or declination if low titer)
  • Varicella titer or vaccines
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (year-round)

Competency Exams

• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with passing score of 85% required

Documentation & Verification

• References: 2 within last 2 years showing 1 year in comparable specialty; at least one supervisory reference within last 12 months
• Skills checklist: Telemetry skills required for all RNs regardless of unit
• Education verification and licensure verification required within 30 days of start

Notes

• Locals accepted
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Client cancellation policy: up to 1 shift per 4-week assignment, 2 shifts per 8-week assignment, 3 shifts per 13-week assignment

This position is ideal for experienced MS/Telemetry RNs with prior travel contract experience looking for a 13-week assignment in a reputable acute care hospital setting with a strong telemetry focus.