Job info

Location: Bend, Oregon
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night, 3x12 hours, 18:00–6:30
Hours per week: 36
Contract length: 13 weeks
Schedule: Block schedule
Weekend requirement: At minimum, every other weekend, with possible additional weekends based on operational need
Floating: May float within scope to all 4 campus locations
First-time travelers: Not accepted
Local candidates: Not accepted within a 75-mile radius
RTO restriction: 7 days

Background check
EPLS/GSA/SAM check
HHS/OIG check
Diploma or transcript on file
Education verification
State license verification
NURSYS verification
Physical exam
Tdap within 10 years of start
Negative TB screening or chest X-ray
TB questionnaire
Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity documentation
Negative 12-panel drug screen
Flu vaccination or declination/exemption during flu season
COVID vaccination record if previously vaccinated, or declination/exemption if never vaccinated
Respiratory safety clearance
Skills checklist
Facility-specific signed documents and photo for badge

Facility

4.5rating(20 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Saint Charles Bend Medical Center

5.0rating

Traveler friendly. Lots of staff. Busy LDRP but not insanely busy. Bend is a beautiful city with lots of things to do.

Cost of living is high.

Jennifer N

Labor and Delivery (RN)

Contract Position Jun '21 - May '22

Review of Saint Charles Bend Medical Center on Nov 24, 2025

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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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