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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position at an acute care hospital in Oregon, requiring active OR licensure and night shift availability.
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19-bed Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting
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Patient population includes CHF, diabetic complications and wounds, pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, hip fractures, COVID-19, and post-op surgical patients (TURPs, hip/knee replacements, cholecystectomy, appendectomy); general pediatric patients also possible
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Nurse-to-patient ratios: max 1:4-5 on days, 1:5 on nights
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CNA support available: 1-3 on day shift, 1 on night shift
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Telemetry monitored by CCU staff; tele board is visible to Med/Surg staff
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RT equipment on unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
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Drip titration required infrequently; common drips include Heparin and Bumex
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Charting system: MEDITECH
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12-hour night shifts, 1900–0730
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Every other weekend requirement
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Holiday coverage is negotiable
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Floating may be required; RNs not fully cross-trained are expected to assist as 'helping hands'
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Low census call requirement: must be available to report within 30 minutes if called back
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Active OR RN license (State or Compact/NLC) required; pending licenses not accepted
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS — all must be active; pending certifications not accepted
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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General Med/Surg experience required
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Driver's license required for consideration
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Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Candidates may apply using the OR 90-Day Emergency License if an OR RN license is not yet held at the time of application
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Orientation consists of 3–6 shifts, with additional time provided if needed
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Navy blue scrubs required
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Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
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Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be ineligible for travel pay rates; a driver's license is used to confirm permanent address
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Local candidates are accepted
