Location: Salem, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 15 weeks
Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 19:00 to 07:30
Hours: 36 per week (12 hours per day)
Ratio: 1:4
Facility Details
Short-term acute care
Magnet, Teaching, Level II Trauma Center
569 total staffed beds
Scrub color: Royal Blue
Free employee parking
Schedule and Assignment Terms
Weekends: Every other weekend, not GTE
Block schedule accommodated: No
Float: Clinician will float within scope to meet facility needs, including to another facility in the system
Time off over 2 weeks requires approval
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week under the 8, 10, and 12 hour rules
Client may cancel up to 1 shift per 4-week assignment, 2 shifts per 8-week assignment, or 3 shifts per 13-week assignment
First-time travelers accepted: Yes
Local candidates accepted: Yes
Pending license accepted: Yes
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in Oregon
1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
BLS issued by the American Heart Association
Interpretation of dysrhythmias
Management of dysrhythmias
Non-invasive airway management
Experience with Epic
Onboarding Requirements
Licensing: NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
Background: Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search); HHS/OIG and EPLS/GSA/SAM within 30 days of start, rerun every 30 days
Health: Physical within 1 year of start; TB screening (2 negative PPDs or QuantiFERON/T-SPOT within 1 year); MMR, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity documentation; Tdap or declination; flu vaccine or signed declination
Drug screen: 10-panel test within 90 days of start, listing "Opiates" specifically
References: 2 within the last 2 years showing 1 year in a comparable specialty; at least one supervisory (Charge RN acceptable) within the last 12 months
Skills: Stepdown/Telemetry skills checklist
Competency exam: 80% passing score
Fit testing: Completed onsite through Employee Health within the first week
Documents: Driver's license copy (or passport or state ID as an alternative); badge photo sent in JPEG format at least 8 days before start; facility modules completed by the due date
Note: Facility modules are unpaid
Facility
Salem Hospital
4.1rating(54 reviews)
1 nurse recommends working with Salem Hospital
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Anonymous
Cardiology (RN)
Contract Position
3.0rating
Pros
Coworkers are very helpful and it’s amazing to work with them!
Cons
Shortage of CNAs is the biggest minus and makes the day very heavy and exhausting!!!
Salem's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
Summer average highs range from 80-85°F, while winter average lows range from 32-35°F.
Furnished Housing
Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Salem, with various options available for travel nurses.
Transportation
Salem is car-friendly, with easy navigation and ample parking.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
Demographics
Salem has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundant flora.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
Salem offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic district and Oregon State Capitol, visiting wineries in the award-winning wine country, enjoying Minto Brown Island Park for outdoor activities, and exploring unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in Downtown Salem.
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