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Location: Pendleton, Oregon
Specialty: Medical-Surgical (MedSurg)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours: 36 hours per week (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Unit Size: 19 beds
Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:
- Days: 1 RN to 4-5 patients
- Nights: 1 RN to 5 patients
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: Negotiable
Call Requirement: If placed on low census, must report within 30 minutes of call
Orientation: 3-6 shifts, longer if needed
Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Diabetic complications and diabetic wounds
Pneumonia (bacterial and viral)
COPD exacerbations
Hip fractures
COVID-19
Post-operative care for TURPs, hip and knee replacements, cholecystectomy, appendectomy
May include general pediatric patients

Drip titration: Infrequent; common drips include Heparin and Bumex
Respiratory equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, high flow oxygen
Telemetry: Monitored by CCU staff; telemetry board visible to MedSurg staff
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor present on both day and night shifts
Nurse Aide Support: 1-3 CNAs on day shift, 1 CNA on night shift
Floating: RNs not fully cross-trained assist as "helping hands"; option to fully cross-train

Registered Nurse (RN) license required
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Option to apply for Oregon 90-Day Emergency License if not currently licensed in Oregon

This position offers a well-staffed unit with manageable nurse-to-patient ratios and a variety of medical-surgical patient care opportunities.

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ADDRESS2801 Saint Anthony WayPendleton, OR 97801

Cost of Living

Pendleton's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.

Weather

Summer average highs range from 85°F to 90°F, while winter average lows range from 25°F to 30°F.
Be prepared for warm summers and cold winters.

Furnished Housing

Transportation

Demographics

Pendleton has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Pendleton offers a variety of Western-themed activities such as visiting the Pendleton Woolen Mills and the Hamley Steer Co.
The city also hosts the famous Pendleton Round-Up rodeo and offers opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.

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