Med Surg RN
Pendleton, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Details

• 19-bed Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient ratios of max 1 RN:4-5 patients on days and 1 RN:5 patients on nights
• Common diagnoses include CHF, diabetic complications, pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, hip fractures, and COVID-19
• Post-op care for TURPs, hip and knee replacements, cholecystectomy, and appendectomy patients
• May care for general pediatric patients in addition to adult med-surg population
• Infrequent titration of drips such as Heparin and Bumex
• Uses respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow
• Tele monitored by CCU staff with tele board visible to unit staff
• Charge Nurse/House Supervisor support available on both day and night shifts
• CNA support with 1-3 CNAs on day shift and 1 on night shift
• Night shift hours 1900-0730 or day shift 0700-1930
• Every other weekend requirement with negotiable holiday coverage
• Low census call requires reporting within 30 minutes if contacted
• Floating to other departments as helping hands required if not cross-trained
• Uses MEDITECH charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand
• OR 90-day emergency license available for candidates without an OR license at time of submittal
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• General medical-surgical nursing experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Driver's license copy 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, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide general medical-surgical nursing care across a variety of diagnoses and post-surgical cases
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Unit-specific orientation of 3-6 shifts, longer if needed
• May elect to fully cross-train to other departments
• Staffing ratios are typically better than the stated maximums
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year