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Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Seaside, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Description

Position: Operating Room RN Circulator
Experience requested in circulating for endoscopy and orthopedic cases
Float between units as needed
On-call required: typically 2 days per week plus some weekends on rotation
Weekend call shift rotation: Friday 6:30 AM to Monday 6:30 AM
Expected patient ratio: 1:1
Must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for call shifts
EPIC electronic health record experience is mandatory
Vehicle required for assignment
No 48-hour shifts approved
Scrub color: Any for all units including outpatient PT; OR/L&D scrubs provided
Parking: No fee

Facility Information

Type: Critical Access Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 23
Charting system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon
Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room (OR) Circulator experience within the last year
PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Health and Safety Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required annually for travel candidates
Immunizations and screenings required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer or signed declination
- Hepatitis B: vaccination series or signed declination; special rules for Alaska placements
- Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer or signed declination
- Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
- COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)

Additional Requirements

Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned learning management system
Must complete EPIC training modules within a week of orientation (transcripts required)
Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities
Call shifts require living within 30 minutes of the hospital
Vehicle required for assignment

Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
No 48-hour shifts allowed
Floating to other units and facilities is common based on skill set and unit needs
Hotel accommodations provided if floating consecutive shifts to certain locations
Background and credentialing requirements are strict and must be current

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Operating Room RN travel contract position in Oregon.

Facility

Providence Seaside Hospital

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Critical Access
25 beds

ADDRESS725 South Wahanna RoadSeaside, OR 97138

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About Seaside, OR

As a Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse in Seaside, OR here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Seaside, OR is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

In the summer, average highs are around 68°F, and average lows are around 50°F.
In the winter, average highs are around 52°F, and average lows are around 38°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals can be found in Seaside, OR, but availability may vary depending on the season due to tourism.

Transportation

Seaside is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Seaside, OR has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the coastal location.
There is a small but active community of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Seaside offers a variety of restaurants with fresh seafood, and there are opportunities to enjoy art, music, and outdoor activities such as beachcombing, hiking, and water sports.

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