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On-call: 2 weeknights every 6 weeks, plus one weekend (Saturday and Sunday, 12-hour day or night shifts) every month and a half
Time off: Maximum of 7 total days off during the 13-week assignment
Local candidates: Not accepted if within the 75-mile radius; submit proof of address
Pending license: Accepted case by case

Criminal background check: 7-year check within 90 days of start, updated annually. Includes SSN trace, counties lived/worked/schooled, FACIS L3, DOJ sex offender search (nationwide)
Exclusion screening: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, within 90 days of start
Facility documents (on file within 48 hours of signing and no later than 2 Wednesdays before start):
- Badge photo (clear, passport-style, solid background)
- Acceptable use and confidentiality agreement
- Contractual and third-party access agreement
- Compliance and privacy program attestation
- Emergency contact form

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

Facility

4.4rating(24 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Saint Charles Bend Medical Center

Anonymous

Sterile Processing Technician (Allied Health Professional)

Contract Position

4.0rating

Review of Saint Charles Bend Medical Center on Oct 27, 2026

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ADDRESS2500 Northeast Neff RoadBend, OR 97701

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Bend, OR is higher than the national average, particularly in terms of housing and transportation.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Bend, but they may require some effort to find due to high demand, especially during peak tourist seasons.

Transportation

Bend is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
A car is typically necessary for getting around the city and exploring the surrounding outdoor attractions.

Demographics

Bend has a relatively homogenous population with a majority of residents being White.
The city has a wide age range, with a growing population of retirees.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the high desert climate.
Bend attracts a significant number of travel nurses due to its outdoor recreational opportunities.

Things to Do

Bend offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, rafting, and skiing.
The city also has a vibrant downtown area with boutiques, galleries, and breweries, as well as opportunities for art, music, and sports enthusiasts.

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