RN - MS

Cynet Health; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in Medical-Surgical care for a 13-week assignment in Pendleton, OR. The unit supports 19 beds with typical night coverage and cross-coverage duties. RNs will work 12-hour nights, with shared responsibilities for postoperative care and telemetry monitoring.

Required are 2+ years in Med-Surg, an active RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Cross-training and occasional pediatric exposure are possible depending on census and staffing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN Med-Surg experience.
• Active RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.
• Willingness to work nights 1900–0730 and every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside care on a MedSurg unit (19 beds) with favorable nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Assist with post-operative care and common diagnoses; monitor vital signs and patient status.
• Titrate drips as needed and coordinate care with charge nurses and house supervisors.

Skills

Nursing care

Telemetry

Patient assessment

Postoperative care

Education

RN license

Job description

RN - MS

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: MedSurg

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Yes

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Must-Have: General medical-surgical experience. May have experience with pediatric patients.

Description:This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in medical-surgical care.The unit is comprised of 19 beds with a typical patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4-5 during the day and 1:5 at night.Common diagnoses include CHF, diabetic complications and wounds, pneumonia (bacterial and viral), COPD exacerbations, hip fractures, and COVID-19.Post-operative care for TURPs, hip and knee replacements, cholecystectomy, and appendectomy is also required.RNs on this unit may rarely need to titrate drips, with common medications being Heparin and Bumex.Charge nurses and house supervisors are available on both day and night shifts.The unit typically has 1-3 nurse aides on the day shift and 1 aide on the night shift.Respiratory equipment used in the unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen.Telemetry monitoring is conducted by cardiac care staff, and the tele board is visible to medical-surgical staff.RNs are expected to work nights from 1900 to 0730, every other weekend, with holiday requirements negotiable.In the event of low census, staff may be called to report within 30 minutes.RNs may be required to assist in other departments as "helping hands" if not fully cross-trained.Dress code includes navy blue scrubs.Unit-specific orientation may last 3-6 shifts, with extensions available if needed.The staffing ratios are favorable, typically resulting in RNs having fewer patients than the maximum allowed.Charting is conducted using a designated system.