Med Surg

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg

Job Details:

• Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM or day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend requirement
• Holiday requirement is negotiable
• 19-bed Med/Surg unit
• Maximum nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5 on nights
• 1-3 CNAs available on day shift and 1 CNA on night shift
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available on both day and night shifts
• Common diagnoses include CHF, diabetic complications and diabetic wounds, pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, hip fractures, and COVID-19
• Post-operative patients include TURPs, hip and knee replacements, cholecystectomy, and appendectomy
• General medical-surgical experience required with possible general pediatric patients
• May be required to infrequently titrate drips including Heparin and Bumex
• Telemetry monitored by CCU staff with tele board visible to Med/Surg staff
• RT equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow
• Charting system: MEDITECH
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Unit-specific orientation is 3-6 shifts, longer if needed
• If placed on low census, expected to report within 30 minutes of call
• RNs not fully cross-trained may float to other departments as helping hands
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• BSN not required
• Oregon license required at time of submittal or ability to apply for OR 90-day emergency license