Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Medford, Oregon
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Med/Surg/Telemetry) - Oregon

Location

• City: Medford, Oregon

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Department: Medical-Surgical General Medical (MedSurg)
• Beds: 36 private beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Dayshift: 1:4-5
  • Nightshift: 1:4-6
• Nurse Aide Ratios: 1:7-9 (days and nights)
• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (06:45-19:15 & 18:45-07:15)
• Scheduling: No block scheduling; travelers fill schedule gaps; flexible weekend and holiday rotations depending on department needs
• Orientation: 12 hours non-billable orientation during first week; unit-specific orientation includes 2 twelve-hour shifts

Patient Population and Common Diagnoses

• GI issues, pneumonia, cellulitis, renal problems, congestive heart failure (CHF), diabetes mellitus (DM), alcohol withdrawal, electrolyte imbalances
• Infectious diseases: flu, COVID-19, meningitis, shingles, C. difficile
• General medical patients and psychiatric patients with medical complaints

Clinical Responsibilities

• Occasional titration of drips (heparin, cardizem); set rate drips include amiodarone
• No vasopressor titration required
• Basic telemetry strip interpretation expected; monitored remotely by tele techs using Phillips monitors
• May float to other med-surg units, ICU (as resource), ER (for holds), or serve as sitter
• No vents on unit; RT manages CPAP at night, high flow oxygen common, occasional BiPAP

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license; non-Oregon licensed RNs may be eligible for a 90-day temporary license if permanent license is not posted before assignment start
• BLS certification required
• Preferred experience with de-escalation techniques, chest tubes, heparin drips, NG/feeding tubes
• Must demonstrate values of excellence, respect, honesty, service, and teamwork
• Must comply with care bundles and accept feedback graciously

Work Environment and Policies

• Local candidates not accepted; 50-mile radius restriction applies
• Call-off/cancellation allowed up to 24 hours per 13-week contract
• No additional call or standby required, but may be placed on standby for low census
• Charge nurse present 24/7, typically does not take patient assignments; break/resource nurse available; house supervisor and critical care outreach RN available 24/7
• Dress code: professional scrubs of any color; no visible tattoos above shoulders; only facial piercing allowed is nose stud; hair must be clean and well-kept
• Emphasis on teamwork, bedside report, and hourly rounding

Shift and Scheduling Notes

• Night shift position
• Approximately 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend night shift required (or as per facility needs)

This position is ideal for RNs with med-surg and telemetry experience seeking a structured 13-week assignment with a focus on teamwork and patient-centered care in a busy medical-surgical unit.