RN Med/Surg Post Surgical
Medford, OR
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Post Surgical

Location: Medford, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Department: MedSurg Post Surgical
• Unit Size: 38 beds (4 semi-private)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4-5 (both day and night shifts)
• Common Patient Types: Post-surgical general, urology, abdominal, amputations, trauma, ENT, bariatrics (travelers do not take bariatrics)
• Excluded Patient Types: Cardiac, orthopedic, neurological

Shift & Scheduling

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Times: 06:45–19:15 (day), 18:45–07:15 (night)
• Scheduling: No accommodations for traveler scheduling requests; travelers fill schedule gaps only
• Weekend Requirement: Variable, possibly every other weekend or more, depending on department needs
• Holiday Requirement: Possible rotation with core staff
• Call/Standby: Standby status possible; may be called in anytime during shift if needed

Clinical Responsibilities & Skills

• Required Certifications: BLS
• Experience Preferred With: Chest tubes, central lines, heparin drips, NG tubes, JP drains, wound vacs, dressing changes
• Drip Management: RNs required to titrate drips (common drips include titratable heparin, set rate amiodarone, cardizem)
• Telemetry: Remote telemetry monitored by separate tele tech; RNs should understand strip interpretation and lethal rhythms
• Floating: Travelers float first within skill set; may float to other med surg units, ICU (resource role), ER (holds), or act as sitter

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurse: 24/7 coverage; charge nurse does not take patient assignments
• House Supervisor & Critical Care Outreach RN: Available 24/7
• Nurse Aides: Yes; CNA ratio 1:7 (day), 1:11 (night)
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: No ventilators; CPAP used at night for maintenance

Orientation & Policies

• Orientation: 12 hours non-billable orientation during first work week (2 shifts of 12 hours)
• Local Candidate Policy: Client does not accept local candidates within a 50-mile radius
• Licensure: Non-Oregon licensed RNs may apply; eligible for 90-day temporary license if permanent license not posted before assignment start
• Dress Code: Any colored professional scrubs allowed; no visible tattoos above shoulders; only facial piercing allowed is nose stud; natural hair color required (no unnatural colors)
• Additional Expectations: Hourly rounding, bedside report participation, positive attitude emphasized

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• Experience titrating heparin drips