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

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Ortho/Neuro

Location: Medford, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Department: Med/Surg Neuro Ortho
• Unit Size: 34 beds (4 semi-private)
• Common Diagnoses: Strokes, spines, traumatic brain injuries, altered mental status, total joints, external fixation, fractures
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Dayshift: 1:4-5
  • Nightshift: 1:5-6
• Nurse Aide Ratios:

  • Dayshift: 1:6-7
  • Nightshift: 1:7-8
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: No ventilators; CPAP used at night for maintenance
• Telemetry: Remote telemetry monitored by tele tech on separate unit; RNs should understand strip interpretation and lethal rhythms

Shift & Scheduling

• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 12-hour shifts (1845-0715)
• Scheduling: No accommodations for scheduling requests; travelers fill schedule gaps, no block scheduling
• Weekend & Holiday: No fixed weekend or holiday requirements; may rotate every other weekend or as needed
• Floating: Travelers float first within skill set; may float to other med surg units, ICU (resource), ER (holds), or act as sitter

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: RN license required; non-Oregon licensed RNs may apply and be eligible for a 90-day temporary Oregon license if permanent license is not posted before assignment start
• Certifications: BLS required; NIHSS preferred
• Experience:

  • Stroke and neuro experience is mandatory
  • Preferred: Experience with total joints (precautions, ambulating, awareness)
  • For night shift: Strong neuro and ortho experience highly preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred for night shift candidates with neuro and ortho experience

Orientation & Training

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

Work Environment & Policies

• Call Off Policy: Client may cancel up to 24 hours per 13-week contract
• Local Radius: Candidates within 50 miles are not accepted
• Dress Code: Any colored professional scrubs allowed; no visible tattoos above shoulders; only facial piercing allowed is nose stud; natural hair colors only (no unnatural colors like pink or blue)
• Teamwork: High emphasis on teamwork, bedside report, and hourly rounding
• Charge Nurse: Present 24/7, does not take patient assignments
• Break Nurse and House Supervisor available 24/7

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation
• Travelers are expected to be flexible and fill staffing needs as required