Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg-Ortho RN for a 46-bed Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence unit, requiring telemetry experience and BLS certification.

Details

• 46-bed Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence unit within a Magnet-designated, teaching, Level II Trauma Center
• Cares for general orthopedic patients with fractures, traumatic injuries, degenerative disease, congenital disorders, infection, and joint replacement surgeries
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6
• Epic charting system used
• 12-hour day shifts, 0700-1930, 4x per week
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within scope, with priority to West Valley Hospital approximately 15 minutes away

Requirements

• Active or pending Oregon RN license accepted at time of submission
• BLS certification through AHA required
• 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in Med/Surg/Telemetry required
• Skills required: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, O2 protocol, non-invasive airway management, peripheral line care/management, isolation precautions/PPE, rapid response team activation, and computerized documentation
• Epic charting experience required

Additional Information

• No prior orthopedic experience required; specialty education provided upon hire
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork supports high-quality patient outcomes
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Requests for RTO beyond 2 weeks require approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted
• Former employees must wait 6 months from termination date before being eligible for travel assignments at this health system