Clinical Decision Observation RN - Telemetry
Medford, OR
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Clinical Decision Obs RN

Location

• Medford, Oregon

Assignment Details

• 13-week contract
• 12-hour day shifts
• 48 hours per week
• 16-bed Clinical Decision Observation RN | Medsurg/Tele unit
• Patients are typically admitted for less than 48 hours and require total patient care

Required Qualifications

• RN license
• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• RNs are required to titrate drips
• Must be able to read telemetry strips
• Non-Oregon licensed RNs may apply and may be eligible for a 90-day temporary license if their permanent license is not posted before the assignment start

Preferred Qualifications

• ED experience
• Medsurg experience

Unit Details

• Patient mix includes minor and low-risk cardiac, neuro, respiratory, metabolic, and GI conditions, plus post-procedure monitoring, cellulitis, and minor traumas
• Common titratable or set-rate drips include Heparin and Amiodarone
• Charge nurse and house supervisor roles are present
• No nurse aides on the unit
• Physicians are on the unit

Schedule and Coverage

• Management provides the schedule
• No block schedule
• No set patterns
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays cannot be guaranteed off
• No call, with possible standby if floated to another department

Floating

• May float to either service line, ED, or Med Surg as needed for staffing or patient care needs

Additional Notes

• Local candidates are not accepted; 50-mile radius restriction
• 12 hours of non-billable orientation during the first work week
• Guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation
• Any color of professional scrubs is allowed