Medical-Surgical RN
Pendleton, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position at an acute care hospital in Oregon, requiring active OR licensure and night shift availability.

Details

• 19-bed Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes CHF, diabetic complications and wounds, pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, hip fractures, COVID-19, and post-op surgical patients (TURPs, hip/knee replacements, cholecystectomy, appendectomy); general pediatric patients also possible
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: max 1:4-5 on days, 1:5 on nights
• CNA support available: 1-3 on day shift, 1 on night shift
• Telemetry monitored by CCU staff; tele board is visible to Med/Surg staff
• RT equipment on unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Drip titration required infrequently; common drips include Heparin and Bumex
• Charting system: MEDITECH
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0730
• Every other weekend requirement
• Holiday coverage is negotiable
• Floating may be required; RNs not fully cross-trained are expected to assist as 'helping hands'
• Low census call requirement: must be available to report within 30 minutes if called back

Requirements

• Active OR RN license (State or Compact/NLC) required; pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS — all must be active; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• General Med/Surg experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Candidates may apply using the OR 90-Day Emergency License if an OR RN license is not yet held at the time of application
• Orientation consists of 3–6 shifts, with additional time provided if needed
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be ineligible for travel pay rates; a driver's license is used to confirm permanent address
• Local candidates are accepted