Med/Surg Post-Surgical RN
Medford, OR
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
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 (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
• Night Shift Hours: 1845–0715
• Scheduling: No accommodations for traveler scheduling requests; travelers fill schedule gaps, no block scheduling
• Weekend Requirement: Variable, possibly every other weekend or more, flexible based on department needs
• Holiday Requirement: Possible rotation with core staff
• Call/Standby: May be placed on standby and called in anytime during shift if needed

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• BLS Certification required
• Non-Oregon licensed RNs may apply and be eligible for a 90-day temporary license if permanent license is not posted before assignment start

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing preferred
• Preferred Experience: 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, and cardizem)
• Telemetry: Remote telemetry monitored by tele tech on separate unit; nurses should understand strip interpretation and lethal rhythms

Staffing & Support

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

Orientation & Training

• Orientation: 12 hours non-billable orientation during first work week (2 shifts of 12 hours)
• Unit-specific orientation required

Additional Information

• Local Radius: Candidates must be outside a 50-mile radius; local candidates not accepted
• Floating: Travelers float first within skill set; may float to other med surg units, ICU as resource, ER for holds, or act as sitter
• Dress Code: Any colored professional scrubs allowed; no visible tattoos above shoulders; only nose stud facial piercing allowed; natural hair color required (no unnatural colors)
• Work Culture: Emphasis on hourly rounding, bedside report participation, and maintaining a positive attitude