Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Job Description Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hermiston, Oregon. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Med Surg - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel Definition of Position:The Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse provides direct and individualized nursing care to adult patients before and after surgical procedures. This role involves assessing patient conditions, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Responsible for initiating the computerized Plan of Care on admission. Perform general nursing duties in all departments under appropriate supervision.Essential Job Functions: Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Accept responsibility for the direction, control, planning, of an activity Make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria. Work independently Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality. Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, grief, or trauma. Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation. Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background. Incorporating guest relations in daily activities. Ability to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being. Agency nurses will be floated to other departments where they are qualified to perform patient The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum). Performs other related duties as assigned.Qualifications:EducationRequired: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursingPreferred: BSN, MSNLicenses/ certifications/ registrationsRequired: Evidence of continuing education is appropriate for skill level and area of practice. Current RN license in the State of Oregon; BLS, ACLS and PALSPreferred: Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)Preferred: Previous Medical-Surgical nursing. CRASE training. If travel assignment extends beyond a 6-month period, CRASE training will be required. Certifications:BLS - required PALS - required ACLS - required Slate Healthcare Job ID #18e04169-df05-4a1e-8652-e4f49f0d44fc. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 10 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Slate Healthcare Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country. We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals. At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.