Travel Contract

OR RN
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

$2,054-2,246/week
Posted 5 days ago
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OR RN, Day Shift

  • Location: Salem, Oregon
  • Employment type: Travel/Contract
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Unit: Operating Room
  • Shift: Day (3x12 hours), 11:00 to 23:30, 36 hours per week
  • Traveler eligibility: First-time travelers allowed

Schedule

  • 4x10-hour shifts, variable
  • Weekday scheduled shifts: 10 hours
  • Weekday night call shifts: 8 hours, 23:00 to 07:00
  • Weekend scheduled and call shifts: 10 or 12 hours
  • Up to 6 call and/or weekend scheduled shifts per 6-week schedule

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Oregon
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • OR - Operating Room experience of 2 years, with experience within the last year
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
  • ACLS, required for CVOR and PACU placements
  • NURSYS verification (RN), within 30 days of start
  • Competency exam with a passing score of 80%
  • Skills checklist
  • Two references from the last 2 years of employment history, showing 1 year in a comparable specialty. At least one must be supervisory (Charge RN acceptable) within the last 12 months.
  • Criminal background check within 90 days of start, with a 7-year search covering all aliases, all states or counties, a national sex offender search, and a nationwide criminal search. International background check if applicable.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, within 30 days of start and repeated every 30 days
  • 10-panel drug test within 90 days of start, listing "Opiates" by name
  • Physical exam within a year of start
  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Two negative PPDs or a negative Tspot/QuantiFERON Gold within 1 year of start, or positive TB documentation with chest X-ray and TB questionnaire
  • Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity through titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B titer, 3-dose series, or declination
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination year round, updated each season by 11/17
  • Government-issued ID (driver's license or state ID; passport acceptable)
  • Experience with Epic

Preferred Qualifications

  • ACLS (for placements outside CVOR and PACU)

Other Requirements

  • Facility modules must be completed by the document due date, with additional modules for surgical services.
  • Onsite fit testing within the first week of starting, completed through Employee Health at no cost.
  • Badge photo sent as early as possible and at least 8 days before start, with a white background.

Facility

Salem Hospital

4.1rating(54 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Salem Hospital

Anonymous
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!!!

Review of Salem Hospital on Oct 25, 2026
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Salem Hospital
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 421 beds
ADDRESS890 Oak Street SoutheastSalem, OR 97301
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About Salem, OR

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Salem, OR here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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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