Med Surg / Tele RN
Salem, OR
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring telemetry skills and an Oregon RN license (pending accepted at submission).

Details

• 13-week assignment in a Med/Surg Tele unit at a Magnet-designated, teaching, Level II Trauma Center
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 0700-1930
• Patient ratios of 3-5 (dependent on acuity), with CNA ratios of 1:6-13 on days and 1:10-13 on nights
• Care provided to medical/surgical patients ranging from general non-tele to IMC level acuity
• Uses Epic for charting
• Required to work every other weekend (not guaranteed)
• Floating required, with priority given to a nearby affiliated hospital approximately 15 minutes away
• Royal blue scrub color required

Requirements

• Active or pending Oregon RN license accepted at time of submission
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in Med/Surg Tele
• Telemetry and IV start experience required
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with O2 protocol and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with peripheral line care/management
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE use
• Experience activating rapid response teams
• Computerized documentation experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• IMC experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to medically and surgically complex patients, including titration of nitro and cardizem and administration of amiodarone
• No holiday RTO permitted for this assignment
• Any RTO requests over 2 weeks require approval and must be finalized prior to submission
• Local candidates accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees of the health system are not eligible for travel assignments until six months after their termination date
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Travelers may float within the facility or to nearby affiliated hospitals as needed