RN Wound Care
St. Charles Health System
Bend, Oregon
Health system employer
$53.25/hr
Posted pay
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Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $53.25/hr
About this role
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Requirements
- Current valid Oregon RN license
- Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification
- One (1) year experience in an acute wound care setting
- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Ability to lift 25-50 pounds
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Preferred: Board Certified Wound Care or Ostomy Care Certification through ABWM or WOCNCB
About the employer
You are looking at St. Charles Health System in Bend, a community nonprofit hospital system founded in 1918 whose Bend campus opened in 1975. It is the area’s primary level-two trauma option, ONA-represented at the Bend medical center, with a…
What reviewers appreciate
- Vizient/AACN 12-month nurse residency with blended learning and well-being focus
- Specialty fellowships in Critical Care, ED, Family Birthing Center, and OR
- ONA contract at Bend covering ETO, health/welfare, professional development, PNCC
What reviewers flag
- Career stagnation—hard promotions and difficulty changing floors or specialties
- Some departments high stress with heavy workload; ED noted for turnover and short staffing
- Broader culture and higher leadership frequently called distant or toxic
Living in Bend, OR
Bend sits along the Deschutes River in Central Oregon's high desert, where the Cascade Range frames daily life. Outdoor recreation defines the culture—skiing, hiking, and mountain biking are minutes from downtown. A growing healthcare sector and laid-back mountain-town atmosphere make it appealing for RNs seeking an active, outdoorsy lifestyle.
- Metro price level · Bend area
- 103.6
- 4% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,883/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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