Telemetry Nurse - Nights, Growth & Tuition

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health's Medical Telemetry unit in Salem, OR, is seeking a compassionate registered nurse for a full-time, 36-hour-per-week role on a 7:00 pm–7:30 am schedule with three 12-hour shifts.

This 40-bed unit supports medical and intermediate care, caring for patients with heart failure, sepsis, renal and respiratory issues. We foster holistic, team-based care, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture at Salem Health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent required.
• BLS certification must be maintained.
• Oregon RN license required; ADN with commitment to upgrade within 3 years accepted.
• Minimum of one year RN experience in acute care.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RN experience

Education

BSN or BA in nursing or MSN

ADN with commitment to BSN/MSN within 3 years

Basic Life Support (BLS)

RN license in Oregon

Job description

Salem Health's Medical Telemetry unit in Salem, OR, is seeking a compassionate registered nurse for a full-time, 36-hour-per-week role on a 7:00 pm–7:30 am schedule with three 12-hour shifts.

This 40-bed unit supports medical and intermediate care, caring for patients with heart failure, sepsis, renal and respiratory issues. We foster holistic, team-based care, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture at Salem Health.