Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Medford, OR
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor RN Night Shift Location: not specified. This role involves providing care to post-surgical patients across various diagnoses, including trauma, urology, abdominal, amputations, ENT, and bariatrics. The position emphasizes bedside report participation, bedside rounding, and maintaining a positive attitude within a dynamic acute care environment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Floor
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BLS Certification; minimum of 2 years of experience; licensure eligibility for non-Oregon Licensed RNs with a 90-day temporary license if needed.
• Department: MedSurg Post Surgical, Bed Capacity: 38 beds (including semi-private rooms).
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 for both day and night shifts.
• Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients: Post-surgical general, urology, abdominal, amputations, trauma, ENT, bariatrics (excluding cardiac, ortho, or neuro).
• Skills & Experience: Prefer candidates experienced with chest tubes, central lines, heparin drips, NG tubes, JP drains, wound vacs, and dressing changes.
• Drip Management: RNs required to titrate and set rate titratable drips, including heparin, amiodarone, and cardizem.
• Monitoring: Basic understanding of strip interpretation, lethal rhythms, with remote telemonitoring managed by a tele technician.
• Leadership & Float: Charge nurses do not take patient assignments, and floating may be required within skill set, including other med surg units, ICU, ER, or as a sitter.
• Dress Code: Professional scrubs of any color; tattoos above shoulders and facial piercings (except nose stud) must be covered.
• Orientation: 2-12 hour shifts before start, with a 12-hour non-billable orientation during the first week.
• Additional Responsibilities: Hourly rounding, bedside reporting, and maintaining a positive attitude are highly valued.
• Cancellation Policy: Up to 24 hours' notice, with the client able to cancel or call off shifts up to 24 hours prior per 13-week period.
• Charting System: EPIC.
• License: Willing to wait for license approval; no BSN required.
• Shift Notes: Night shifts, occasional weekend and holiday rotations, flexible scheduling based on department needs.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits