Med Surg RN
Pendleton, OR
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Med Surg RN

Location: Pendleton, Oregon Contract Length: 13 weeks Start: ASAP Shift: Nights, 12 hours (1900-0730) Hours: 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Licensure: Oregon RN license. A 90-day Oregon emergency license may be applied for if the clinician does not hold an Oregon license at time of submittal.
• Experience: General medical-surgical

Preferred Qualifications

• May have general pediatric patients as well

Unit Details

• Unit: Med/Surg, 19 beds
• Ratios: Maximum 1 RN:4-5 patients on days, 1 RN:5 patients on nights
• Common diagnoses: CHF, diabetic complications and diabetic wounds, bacterial and viral pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, hip fractures, COVID-19, post-op TURPs, hip and knee replacements, cholecystectomy, appendectomy
• Titratable drips: Heparin, Bumex (infrequent titration)
• Respiratory equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, high flow
• Telemetry: Monitored by CCU staff; telemetry board visible to med-surg staff
• Nurse aides: 1-3 CNAs on day shift, 1 on night shift
• Charge nurse/house supervisor: Available on both day and night shifts

Schedule and Requirements

• Weekends: Every other weekend. The posting also lists Fri, Sat, and Sun.
• Holidays: Negotiable
• Call/standby: If placed on low census, expected to report within 30 minutes of call
• Floating: RNs not fully cross-trained to other departments are expected to assist as "helping hands." Cross-training is optional.
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
• Orientation: 3-6 shifts, longer if needed

Additional Notes

• Staffing ratios are considered strong, and RNs usually have less than the maximum patient load.
• Candidates are reviewed by the clinical team. If recommended, they will be sent to the unit manager for a phone interview.