Registered Nurse (RN)/ Pediatric Telephone Advise Nurse

Salem Pediatric Clinic

Salem, Oregon

We are looking for a compassionate listener and eager problem solver to join our Pediatric Phone Advice Nurse team.

Posted Oct 2

Shift and hours: Evenings as needed Candidates must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Unit and setting: Pediatric Phone Advice Nurse team · Clinic Medical Specialty: Pediatricspediatrics
License: RN license The qualified candidate must be a current RN or above, and have a current, unencumbered license to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: RN license The qualified candidate must be a current RN or above, and have a current, unencumbered license to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon. Check your license
Certification: BLS Certification BLS Certification (Required)
Also asks: familiarity with Barton Schmitt and Clinic protocols Candidates should also have familiarity with and the ability to use Barton Schmitt and Clinic protocols.

Preferred

Experience: 2 years of clinical experience Previous experience in a Pediatric medical office is preferred or 2 years of clinical experience.
Experience: pediatric medical office experience

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Below most Oregon staff postingsOregon staff postings that state pay run $38/hr to $74/hr, the middle half $48/hr to $66/hr, across 470 postings.
Pay reviews: salary based on experience We offer a competitive salary-based experience.

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BenefitsHealth insuranceHealth insurance
BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day: identify patient healthcare needs and determine appropriate action This position will identify the nature and urgency of patient healthcare needs and determine the appropriate action.
Weekends: weekends as needed Candidates must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Holidays: holidays as needed
Details: clinic setting Physical Setting: Clinic
Details: in person Work Location: In person

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We are looking for a compassionate listener and eager problem solver to join our Pediatric Phone Advice Nurse team.

This position will identify the nature and urgency of patient healthcare needs and determine the appropriate action.

The qualified candidate must be a current RN or above, and have a current, unencumbered license to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon. Candidates should also have familiarity with and the ability to use Barton Schmitt and Clinic protocols. Previous experience in a Pediatric medical office is preferred or 2 years of clinical experience. We offer a competitive salary-based experience. Candidates must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

If you are skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public, we would love to meet with you!

We value and embrace diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

License/

Certification

BLS Certification (Required)

State RN License (Required)

Pay: $37.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

Pediatrics

Physical Setting

Clinic

License/

Certification

BLS Certification (Required)

RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Salem, OR

Salem, ORFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Median rent: $1,400/mo
Household income: $75,487/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Salem, OR

NeighborhoodsSalem is geographically split by the Willamette River. Across the bridges in Polk County, West Salem offers scenic hillside views, a family-oriented suburban feel, and direct access to OR-22. East of the river, South Salem features established, tree-lined hillside streets and proximity to Bush's Pasture Park, while neighboring Sunnyslope and Croisan-Illahe represent upscale enclaves with wooded settings, executive homes, and panoramic views. Downtown provides a walkable, mixed urban core near the Capitol Mall, whereas Faye Wright and Highland offer classic mid-range residential value. Northeast and Southeast Salem provide flat, entry-level grids with the city's highest concentration of rental housing.

Salem is geographically split by the Willamette River. Across the bridges in Polk County, West Salem offers scenic hillside views, a family-oriented suburban feel, and direct access to OR-22. East of the river, South Salem features established, tree-lined hillside streets and proximity to Bush's Pasture Park, while neighboring Sunnyslope and Croisan-Illahe represent upscale enclaves with wooded settings, executive homes, and panoramic views.

Downtown provides a walkable, mixed urban core near the Capitol Mall, whereas Faye Wright and Highland offer classic mid-range residential value. Northeast and Southeast Salem provide flat, entry-level grids with the city's highest concentration of rental housing.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: cities.livinginoregon.net Source 2: cities.livinginoregon.net Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundSalem sits along Interstate 5 roughly 47 miles south of Portland, serving as a regional hub anchored by Salem Health, the area's largest private healthcare provider. Drivers navigating between West Salem and the central medical or downtown districts rely on two primary river bridges, which can create bottlenecks during peak commuting hours. Regional express buses connect north to Wilsonville for TriMet transfers, while Amtrak's Cascades and Coast Starlight lines provide passenger rail service through the city's central corridor.

Salem sits along Interstate 5 roughly 47 miles south of Portland, serving as a regional hub anchored by Salem Health, the area's largest private healthcare provider. Drivers navigating between West Salem and the central medical or downtown districts rely on two primary river bridges, which can create bottlenecks during peak commuting hours.

Regional express buses connect north to Wilsonville for TriMet transfers, while Amtrak's Cascades and Coast Starlight lines provide passenger rail service through the city's central corridor.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: cities.livinginoregon.net Source 2: cities.livinginoregon.net

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a major draw in Salem, anchored by Minto-Brown Island Park along the Willamette River, which spans extensive paved and unpaved multi-use trail networks. In the center of town, Bush's Pasture Park provides sprawling botanical gardens, wooded running paths, and historic grounds. Riverfront Park connects directly to downtown and the water, giving residents easy access to waterfront trails, open green lawns, and seasonal community events.

Outdoor recreation is a major draw in Salem, anchored by Minto-Brown Island Park along the Willamette River, which spans extensive paved and unpaved multi-use trail networks. In the center of town, Bush's Pasture Park provides sprawling botanical gardens, wooded running paths, and historic grounds.

Riverfront Park connects directly to downtown and the water, giving residents easy access to waterfront trails, open green lawns, and seasonal community events.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: cities.livinginoregon.net Source 2: cities.livinginoregon.net

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Living in Salem

Salem, Oregon, offers relocating healthcare professionals a stable, grounded alternative to the high-density Portland metro area. Anchored by Salem Health—the region's largest private employer—and Oregon's state government campus, the city functions as a self-contained Willamette Valley hub. Life here moves at a steady, practical pace, bounded by the Willamette River and surrounded by regional orchards and vineyards. Nurses looking for a walkable urban lifestyle often settle downtown near Riverfront Park and local dining spots like Basil & Board. Those seeking quiet suburban or scenic environments gravitate toward established neighborhoods in South Salem, the hillside properties of Sunnyslope, or family-oriented subdivisions across the river in West Salem. Outdoor access is exceptional, with expansive running and cycling trails running through Minto-Brown Island Park and Bush's Pasture Park. Tradeoffs exist: peak commute traffic across the two Willamette River bridges requires planning, and those desiring late-night revelry or sprawling transit networks will find Salem quieter than major metropolitan centers. However, for clinicians prioritizing community roots, abundant green space, and manageable regional access, Salem delivers balanced Pacific Northwest living.

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