Registered Nurse - Med-Surg Telemetry
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Salem, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Start Date: January 5th or later only
• Shift: 12-hour days (07:00 - 19:30)
• Patient Ratios:

  • RN: 1:4-6
  • CNA: 1:6-13 (days), 1:10-13 (nights)
• Float Requirements: Clinician will float within scope as needed, including to West Valley Hospital
• Schedule: Weekend required every other weekend (not greater than every other)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes (Emergency license accepted)
• RTO Restrictions: Time off requests over 2 weeks require approval
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in MS/Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA
• Skills & Competencies:

  • Management of telemetry
  • Interpretation of cardiac rhythms
  • Management of dysrhythmias
  • Oxygen protocol
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • Isolation precautions and PPE use
  • Experience with cardiac drips (nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone)
  • Rapid response team activation
  • Computerized documentation (Epic charting)

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Magnet designated, Teaching hospital, Level II Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 569
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free

Additional Notes

• Floating includes coverage at West Valley Hospital (Dallas, Oregon)
• Tele skills required for all RNs regardless of unit
• Background checks, health documents, and competency exams required prior to start
• Physical exam within one year of start required (can start with physical pending)
• Fit mask testing required onsite within first week of start
• Immunizations and titers required: Tdap, TB screening, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine or declination
• Drug testing (10 panel) within 90 days of start required
• References: 2 references within last 2 years showing 1 year in comparable specialty, one must be supervisory

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced RN with strong telemetry or intermediate care experience. The role requires flexibility to float within adult inpatient units and to a sister hospital. Candidates must have recent MS/Telemetry experience, current BLS certification, and meet all health and background requirements. First-time travelers are not accepted. The position offers a structured schedule with every other weekend required and no block scheduling.