Operating Room Registered Nurse
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Salem, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift Options:

  • Day shift: 4 x 10-hour shifts (07:00 - 17:30), variable schedule
  • Night shift: 3 x 12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
  • Weekday scheduled shifts: 12 hours
  • Weekday night call shifts: 8 hours (23:00 - 07:00)
  • Weekend scheduled and call shifts: 12 hours
  • Up to 6 shifts of call and/or weekend scheduled shifts per 6-week schedule

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• First-time travelers are allowed (prior travel experience NOT required)

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not required
• Other certifications may be preferred depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) but not mandatory for this role

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid RN license with NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and ongoing every 30 days
• Education verification required for non-licensed providers (not applicable for RN)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required (can start with physical pending)
• Drug testing (10-panel) within 90 days of start required
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccine or facility-specific declination
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series (booster or declination if low titer)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination (year-round requirement)
• Fit mask testing to be completed onsite within first week of start (not required for some non-clinical roles)

Competencies

• Telemetry skills required for all RNs regardless of unit
• Competency exams with passing scores required (e.g., 80% for general competency, 85% for Dysrhythmia/EKG if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required at least 8 days prior to start (white background)
• Facility-specific dress code and scrub color information applies
• Healthstream training modules must be completed by the date of hire
• References: 2 references within last 2 years showing 1 year in comparable specialty; at least one supervisory reference within last 12 months

This position offers a variety of shift options and supports first-time travel nurses. The role requires standard RN certifications and compliance with background checks, immunizations, and competency requirements.