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Salem Health

Clinical Nurse, Operating Room

Salem Health Salem, OR, US
$1 - $1,000,000 / year

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak St. SE, Salem, OR 97301
Department: Operating Room
Position type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Staggered shifts between 6:00 am and 7:00 pm, four 10-hour shifts, 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.

Required qualifications 

  • Bachelor of Science (BSN) or Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing, or non-nursing bachelor's degree with a Master of Science in nursing (MSN). Candidates with an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) and graduates of a diploma RN program are also encouraged to apply; ADN applicants with less than five years of acute care experience will be required to sign an agreement committing to complete their BSN or MSN degree within three years of hire. 
  • Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
  • Minimum of one year of operating room nursing experience.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.

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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