Clinical Nurse - Medical Telemetry Unit

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salem, Oregon is seeking a compassionate Clinical Nurse for the Medical Telemetry Unit. This 40-bed unit provides telemetry-enabled care for medical and intermediate conditions, with three 12-hour night shifts (7:00 pm–7:30 am) and a 36-hour weekly schedule.

The unit emphasizes holistic care, teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth. Salem Health supports Lean-based improvement, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways within an

Qualifications

• Requires a BSN or BA in nursing, or a non-nursing bachelor's degree with an MSN; ADN with BSN/MSN agreement within 3 years may be required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Current unencumbered RN licensure to practice in Oregon.
• One year RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate, ongoing, age-appropriate assessments for each patient.
• Reports and consults pertinent data with the healthcare team and takes appropriate action.
• Delivers care based on the individualized patient care plan.
• Follows Salem Health–West Valley Hospital policies and procedures for nursing skills.
• Initiates and reviews care plans with patients and families to address holistic needs.
• Adjusts care plans as the patient's condition changes.
• Documents assessments, plans, interventions, and patient responses.
• Anticipates patient and team needs and shares information proactively.
• Maintains a safe unit by infection control, sharps management, and equipment handling.

Skills

RN experience

BLS certification

Education

BSN or BA in nursing; ADN with MSN agreement

RN licensure in Oregon

Job description

Clinical Nurse - Medical Telemetry Unit - 18426

US:OR:Salem | Nursing | Full Time

Posted 2 days ago

Description

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Medical Telemetry
Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, three 12-hour shifts, variable scheduled days
Your role with us

We’re looking for a compassionate nurse to join our medical telemetry unit. This 40-bed unit features private, telemetry-capable rooms and supports both medical and intermediate levels of care. Nurses care for patients with complex conditions like heart failure, sepsis, renal and respiratory failure, COVID-19, and more.

Our care in place model encourages holistic care and close collaboration across disciplines, creating a supportive environment for learning and growth. If you're looking to expand your clinical skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Performs accurate, ongoing, and age-appropriate assessments for each assigned patient.
• Reports and consults pertinent data with the healthcare team and takes appropriate action.
• Demonstrates competency in delivering care based on the individualized patient care plan.
• Follows Salem Health–West Valley Hospital policies and procedures for all nursing skills.
• Initiates and/or reviews care plans with patients and families to address holistic, age-specific needs.
• Adjusts care plans to reflect changes in the patient’s condition.
• Consistently documents assessments, plans, interventions, and patient responses accurately.
• Anticipates patient and team needs, sharing relevant information proactively.
• Helps maintain a safe unit environment by following infection control policies, replacing sharps containers, removing broken equipment, and using proper lifting and transfer techniques.

Required qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science (BSN) or Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing, or non-nursing bachelor's degree with a Master of Science in nursing (MSN). Candidates with an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) and graduates of a diploma RN program are also encouraged to apply;ADN applicants with less than five years of acute care experience will be required to sign an agreement committing to complete their BSN or MSN degree within three years of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
• One year of RN experience.

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].