Despite the end of the strike, Providence nurses may not be able to return to work until Sunday, because of the hospital system’s contract with temporary nurses.
PORTLAND, Ore. — As the largest nurses strike in Oregon history draws to a close, Providence nurses are ready to return.
On Tuesday, more than 3,000 nurses walked off the job at Providence St. Vincent, Willamette Falls, Newberg, Hood River, Milwaukie and Medford. They’re asking for higher pay, improved staffing conditions and better health care benefits.
“My scrubs are clean and fresh and ready to go,” said Katie Moslander, a staff nurse at Providence St. Vincent. “I’m
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