Location: Hermiston, OR

Start Date: 12-17-2025

End Date: 03-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift flex, 06:30 AM - 07:00 PM; specific days vary (includes on-call rotation)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality perioperative nursing care across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases
• Serve as the patient advocate throughout the surgical experience, ensuring safety and dignity
• Coordinate and direct assigned personnel, providing clear supervision and support in the OR
• Follow established standards of care, policies, and procedures to maintain consistent, safe practice
• Participate in on-call rotation and float to other departments as needed to support patient care
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Oregon or eligible to obtain licensure prior to start
• Prior perioperative or circulator nursing experience preferred
• BLS required; ACLS or PALS as applicable are a plus
• Comfortable supervising perioperative personnel and serving in an on-call rotation
• Ability to float to other units when qualified and support varied clinical needs
• Strong patient advocacy, critical thinking, and communication skills

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); BSN preferred
• CNOR certification is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative nursing practice including pre-, intra-, and post-operative care
• Nursing process, standards of care, and adherence to policies and procedures
• Patient advocacy and surgical safety principles
• Team supervision and effective delegation
• Ability to function in a fast-paced OR environment and adapt to changing case needs

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks and supportive housing guidance to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you and your family covered
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state credentialing easier
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development support and peer mentoring so you can grow your perioperative skills
• A collaborative team that values patient advocacy and your clinical judgment
• Flexible scheduling with day-shift focus and predictable on-call rotation expectations

Travel Perks: Explore Hermiston, OR

Hermiston is a great base for outdoor exploration and small-town charm. Enjoy nearby Hat Rock State Park and Cold Springs Reservoir for hiking, fishing, and water activities. Birdwatchers and nature lovers will appreciate the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge and easy access to the Columbia River and McNary Dam. Take a short drive to Pendleton for western heritage, shops, and local events, or head toward the Blue Mountains for scenic drives and trails. Weekend trips to the Tri-Cities or Walla Walla make for quick escapes to wineries, dining, and larger-city amenities.

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