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Location: Salem, Oregon Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 15 weeks Unit: ER (Emergency Department)

Provide quality patient care in the Emergency Department across the full spectrum of patient needs and acuity levels.
Experienced ED work in a high patient volume and high acuity setting.

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Emergency Department (ED) experience: 2 years, including experience within the last year
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or RQI
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Epic experience

Criminal Background Check: Within 90 days of start, 7-year search; rerun if break in service exceeds 90 days
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG: Within 30 days of start, then every 30 days
Drug Test: 10-panel within 90 days of start, must list "Opiates"; rerun for gaps over 90 days
Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start (may clear with physical pending)
TB Screening: 2 negative PPDs or a negative Tspot/QuantiFERON within 1 year of start
Immunity Titers or Vaccines: Rubeola (measles), mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B titers or vaccine series, or declination
Tdap: Vaccine or declination required
Flu Vaccine: Vaccine or signed declination required year round
Driver's License or State ID: Clear copy required
Badge Photo: Time sensitive; due at least 8 days before start, on a white background, in JPEG format
Fit Testing: Completed onsite within the first week of starting
Facility Modules: Required modules must be completed by the document due date, with additional modules for ED

Facility

4.1rating(54 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Salem Hospital

Anonymous

Cardiology (RN)

Contract Position

3.0rating

Coworkers are very helpful and it’s amazing to work with them!

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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ADDRESS890 Oak Street SoutheastSalem, OR 97301

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

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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