Clinical Nurse Operating Room

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics • Salem, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Operating Room Nurse at Salem Health, you will deliver safe, high-quality surgical care to patients across all ages and backgrounds. The role is based in a busy Level II Trauma Center in the Pacific Northwest and supports a broad range of surgical specialties across 18 operating rooms, excluding burn and organ transplant procedures. Nurses care for patients undergoing both elective procedures and emergency trauma cases as part of a close-knit, mission-driven team focused on collaboration, clinical excellence, and professional growth.

The position is full time at 40 hours per week. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts staggered between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., with variable call coverage. The nurse participates in 24/7 trauma-level surgical coverage and uses state-of-the-art surgical equipment and technology. Salem Health offers professional development, tuition assistance, and career pathways, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing, or a non-nursing bachelor's degree with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Applicants with an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) or who graduated from a diploma RN program are also encouraged to apply.
• ADN applicants with less than five years of acute care experience must sign an agreement committing to complete a BSN or MSN within three years of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current, unencumbered licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Oregon.
• At least one year of operating room nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intraoperative nursing care for elective and emergent procedures across multiple specialties.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe and 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.
• Use 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, such as CNOR and CRNFA.
• Foster a supportive and respectful team environment rooted in Salem Health’s mission.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Clear career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time