Location: Newberg, OR

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 4x10 Day shifts, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (4 days/week; specific days vary). On-call: 1 night per week (on-call) and 1 weekend on-call every 5-6 weeks. Shift type: Day with on-call duties.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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 expert circulating support throughout perioperative procedures to keep the OR running smoothly
• Ensure patient safety by following Universal Protocol (time out) and infection control best practices
• Administer and document blood and blood products per hospital policy
• Maintain accurate charting in Epic and ensure timely specimen handling and labeling
• Perform urinary bladder catheterization and manage specimens and radiation/laser safety protocols
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and the perioperative team to anticipate needs and improve patient outcomes
• Respond to codes and emergency events as a professional team member when needed
• Float between units and facilities as needed to meet patient care demands with a positive attitude

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Oregon (state licensure required)
• Minimum 1 year of OR/perioperative nursing experience
• Experience with Epic charting system (required)
• BLS preferred and familiarity with emergency response, malignant hyperthermia procedures
• Ability to circulate confidently; scrubbing skills are helpful but not required
• Must have reliable vehicle for assignment and ability to respond to on-call within required timeframe
• Comfort floating to nearby facilities and adapting to different OR teams

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative care and circulating techniques
• Administration of blood and blood products
• Infection control and Universal Protocol (time out)
• Specimen handling and labeling best practices
• Radiation safety and laser safety awareness
• Familiarity with cell saver, electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Steris equipment
• Experience across OR specialties including ENT, general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, plastics, podiatry, urology, and pediatric ENT
• Code response, fire safety, and malignant hyperthermia readiness
• Strong Epic documentation skills and interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Generous travel perks and support to help you feel at home while on assignment
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make getting credentialed easier
• Travel reimbursement for work-related travel and mileage support
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• A supportive team and collaborative environment that values your skills
• Professional development and continuing education encouragement
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great colleagues aboard

Travel Perks: Explore Newberg, OR

Explore the heart of Oregon wine country right outside your door with dozens of tasting rooms and scenic vineyards in the Willamette Valley. Newberg is an easy drive to Portland for big-city eats, museums, and concerts. Outdoor lovers can hike Chehalem Ridge or local trails, enjoy cycling and scenic drives, or take a weekend trip to the Oregon coast (Seaside, Cannon Beach) or the Columbia River Gorge for waterfalls and wind sports. Charming local farmers markets, cozy cafes, and a thriving food scene make for great off-shift adventures.

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