Location: Hermiston, OR

Start Date: 10-21-2025

End Date: 01-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day Shift Flex, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM (days vary) Day

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 during the surgical experience, ensuring safety and dignity
• Function as the circulating RN, coordinating the surgical team and resources for smooth cases
• Direct and supervise assigned personnel while maintaining standards of care and policies
• Collaborate with the Unit Nurse Manager, House Supervisor, or RN Team Leader to optimize patient flow
• Document care thoroughly and contribute to continuous improvement of perioperative processes
• Maintain readiness for a variety of surgical cases and support the team during high-demand periods

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure (able to practice in Oregon)
• Experience in perioperative nursing as a circulator or surgical RN
• Comfort supervising and directing assigned staff during cases
• Strong patient advocacy and clinical judgment in the surgical setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; perioperative certification (CNOR) a plus
• Ability to work the stated day shift schedule and adapt to a flexible day schedule

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ASN/BSN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care expertise
• Familiarity with standards of care, policies, and procedures in surgical environments
• Patient advocacy and the nursing process applied in perioperative settings
• Staff supervision and team coordination during surgical cases
• Strong documentation, communication, and situational awareness skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your contract feel like a mini adventure
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off the clock
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you build a future while you travel
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and credentialing assistance to get you where you need to be
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so state paperwork is less painful
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• A supportive team that values YOU and your perioperative expertise
• Access to ongoing training and professional development

Travel Perks: Explore Hermiston, OR

Hermiston sits in the heart of the Columbia Basin and offers plenty to explore between shifts. Enjoy fishing, boating, and riverside picnics along the nearby Columbia River, spend weekends hiking in the Blue Mountains or Umatilla National Forest, and check out local farmers markets and community events. For a fun day trip, head to Pendleton for classic western culture and the famous Pendleton Round-Up, or drive to Walla Walla for award-winning wineries and a charming downtown scene.

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