Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for our Medical Surgical unit in the vibrant city of Oregon. This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their skills in a supportive environment.

Shift Information

• Shift: Nights (1845 – 0715)
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Based on unit needs
• Holiday Requirement: Based on unit needs

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Medical Surgical
• Number of Beds: 52
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:4 on days and nights
• Common Diagnoses: Pneumonia, CHF, COPD, renal disease, sepsis, stroke, overflow general surgical

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to medical surgical patients.
• Administer medications, monitor patient vital signs, and manage treatments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Assist with patient education regarding health management.
• Support new graduate nurses in their transition to practice.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a nursing role preferred, but first-time travelers are welcome.
• Required Certification: BLS Certification
• Floating Requirements: Possible rotation to surgical floor & PCU within skillset.

Additional Information

• Unit orientation includes 2 shifts of training on the unit.
• There are 2 charge nurses per shift with no patient assignment, alongside 2 break nurses.
• Patient care techs are available, with ratios of 1:7 on days and 1:11 on nights.
• Nurses are responsible for verifying rhythms but will not be required to read their own strips; a Tele Tech will assist in monitoring.
• Flexible scheduling is considered, and opportunities for permanent positions are available for those who are a good fit.

If you are looking to make a difference in patient care while working in a collaborative and welcoming environment, we would love to hear from you!