Clinical Nurse – Operating Room
Salem, OR, US
Nursing
Full Time
Job ID: #12823
Location site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak St. SE., Salem, OR 97301
Department: SH Operating Room
Position type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-exempt
Schedule: Staggered shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., including 10-hour schedules and variable call coverage
Your role with us
As an operating room nurse at Salem Health, you’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care to patients across all ages and backgrounds. Working in one of the busiest Level II Trauma Centers in the Pacific Northwest, you’ll support a wide range of surgical specialties across 18 state-of-the-art ORs, excluding only burn and organ transplants. Whether it’s an elective procedure or an emergent trauma case, your ability to assess, anticipate and act will directly impact patient outcomes. You’ll join a tight-knit, mission-driven team that values collaboration, clinical excellence and professional growth. If you're solution-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and are passionate about improving lives, you’ll find purpose and belonging here.
What you'll do
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Deliver intraoperative nursing care for elective and emergent procedures across multiple specialties
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient surgical workflows
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Perform accurate, ongoing patient assessments before, during, and after procedures
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Support trauma-level surgical cases as part of a 24/7 coverage team
-
Utilize state-of-the-art surgical equipment and technology
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Communicate clearly and professionally in high-stress, fast-paced environments
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Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence
-
Participate in educational opportunities and certification programs (e.g., CNOR, CRNFA)
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Foster a supportive and respectful team environment rooted in Salem Health’s mission
Deliver intraoperative nursing care for elective and emergent procedures across multiple specialties
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient surgical workflows
Perform accurate, ongoing patient assessments before, during, and after procedures
Support trauma-level surgical cases as part of a 24/7 coverage team
Utilize state-of-the-art surgical equipment and technology
Communicate clearly and professionally in high-stress, fast-paced environments
Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence
Participate in educational opportunities and certification programs (e.g., CNOR, CRNFA)
Foster a supportive and respectful team environment rooted in Salem Health’s mission
Background/experience
- Graduate of a Diploma RN Program and at least 5 years of acute care RN experience ADN, BSN, non-nursing bachelor’s degree with MSN, or MSN; preferred for West Valley Hospital. ADN graduate with less than 5 years of acute care experience required to sign agreement to complete BSN or MSN within 3 years of hire. Note: Employees hired as an ADN prior to October 2011 are not required to obtain BSN or MSN
- Basic Life Support certification required
- Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon
- Association of perioperative Registered Nurses preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of operating room nursing experience required
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others
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 my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
Location site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak St. SE., Salem, OR 97301
Department: SH Operating Room
Position type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-exempt
Schedule: Staggered shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., including 10-hour schedules and variable call coverage
Your role with us
As an operating room nurse at Salem Health, you’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care to patients across all ages and backgrounds. Working in one of the busiest Level II Trauma Centers in the Pacific Northwest, you’ll support a wide range of surgical specialties across 18 state-of-the-art ORs, excluding only burn and organ transplants. Whether it’s an elective procedure or an emergent trauma case, your ability to assess, anticipate and act will directly impact patient outcomes. You’ll join a tight-knit, mission-driven team that values collaboration, clinical excellence and professional growth. If you're solution-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and are passionate about improving lives, you’ll find purpose and belonging here.
What you'll do
-
Deliver intraoperative nursing care for elective and emergent procedures across multiple specialties
-
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient surgical workflows
-
Perform accurate, ongoing patient assessments before, during, and after procedures
-
Support trauma-level surgical cases as part of a 24/7 coverage team
-
Utilize state-of-the-art surgical equipment and technology
-
Communicate clearly and professionally in high-stress, fast-paced environments
-
Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence
-
Participate in educational opportunities and certification programs (e.g., CNOR, CRNFA)
-
Foster a supportive and respectful team environment rooted in Salem Health’s mission
Deliver intraoperative nursing care for elective and emergent procedures across multiple specialties
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient surgical workflows
Perform accurate, ongoing patient assessments before, during, and after procedures
Support trauma-level surgical cases as part of a 24/7 coverage team
Utilize state-of-the-art surgical equipment and technology
Communicate clearly and professionally in high-stress, fast-paced environments
Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence
Participate in educational opportunities and certification programs (e.g., CNOR, CRNFA)
Foster a supportive and respectful team environment rooted in Salem Health’s mission
Background/experience
- Graduate of a Diploma RN Program and at least 5 years of acute care RN experience ADN, BSN, non-nursing bachelor’s degree with MSN, or MSN; preferred for West Valley Hospital. ADN graduate with less than 5 years of acute care experience required to sign agreement to complete BSN or MSN within 3 years of hire. Note: Employees hired as an ADN prior to October 2011 are not required to obtain BSN or MSN
- Basic Life Support certification required
- Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon
- Association of perioperative Registered Nurses preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of operating room nursing experience required
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others
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 my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
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