Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Pendleton, OR

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Pendleton, OR
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Pendleton, Oregon, 97801!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Pendleton, OR

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 19-bed Medical Surgical unit with a maximum ratio of 1 RN to 5 patients on nights
• Manage common diagnoses including CHF, diabetic complications and wounds, pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, hip fractures, and post-operative patients (TURPs, hip and knee replacements, cholecystectomy, appendectomy)
• Infrequently titrate drips such as Heparin and Bumex as needed
• Monitor and respond to telemetry in coordination with CCU staff; telemetry board is visible to Med-Surg staff
• Support care of general pediatric patients as needed in addition to adult medical-surgical population
• Float to other departments as "helping hands" when needed; option to fully cross-train to other departments

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; Oregon license required (OR 90-Day Emergency License available for clinicians without an active OR license at time of submittal)
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Minimum of 1 year of general medical-surgical nursing experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen equipment
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and strip reading
• Prior experience with pediatric patient populations in a general med-surg setting

Why Join Us

• Favorable staffing ratios with RNs typically carrying fewer patients than the posted maximum
• Charge Nurse and House Supervisor support available on both day and night shifts

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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