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

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg/Telemetry General

Location: Medford, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (1845-0715)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week

Unit Overview

• Department: Medical-Surgical General Medical with Telemetry
• Beds: 36 private beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Dayshift: 1:4-5
  • Nightshift: 1:4-6
• Nurse Aide Ratios: 1:7-9 (both day and night shifts)
• Remote telemetry monitoring by tele techs on a separate unit (Phillips Monitors)
• Respiratory Therapy equipment: No ventilators; CPAP at night for maintenance; high flow oxygen common; occasional BiPAP managed by RT
• Charge nurse available 24/7, typically does not take patient assignments
• House supervisor and critical care outreach RN available 24/7

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

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

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Minimum of 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Current BLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Orientation & Scheduling

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

  • 12-hour night shifts only (1845-0715)
  • No scheduling requests accommodated for travelers; travelers fill schedule gaps
  • No block scheduling
• Weekend and holiday coverage: Flexible, based on department needs; possibly every other weekend or more; holiday rotation with core staff possible
• Call/Standby: May be placed on standby for low census; no additional call required

Additional Information

• Local candidates not accepted; 50-mile radius restriction applies
• Travelers are first to float within their skill set; potential float to other med-surg units, ICU as resource, ER for holds, or sitter assignments
• Dress code: Any colored professional scrubs allowed; no visible tattoos above shoulders; only facial piercing allowed is a nose stud; hair must be clean and well-kept
• Emphasis on teamwork, bedside report, and hourly rounding

Summary

This is a 13-week night shift RN position on a med-surg telemetry unit caring for a diverse patient population with a variety of medical and infectious conditions. The role requires strong clinical skills, teamwork, and flexibility with scheduling and floating. Orientation and support are provided, but travelers must be prepared for a strict scheduling policy and a 50-mile radius restriction.