Travel Registered Nurse - Med Surg

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Job Description and Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg LPN (Ready for Discharge Unit) – 12-Hour Nights – Klamath Falls, OR (Travel Assignment)

Med/Surg LPN (RDU) – 12-hour nights in Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Travel LPN opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse with acute care experience, EPIC EHR proficiency, and a passion for discharge planning and patient education.

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) passionate about patient-centered care and smooth transitions from hospital to home? Join a collaborative Med/Surg team in the Ready for Discharge Unit (RDU) in beautiful Klamath Falls, Oregon. This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to make a real impact in acute care nursing while enjoying the scenic beauty and welcoming community of southern Oregon.

Job Details

• Position: Med/Surg LPN – Ready for Discharge Unit (RDU)
• Location: Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (Klamath Falls nursing jobs, Oregon LPN jobs)
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Med/Surg / Discharge Unit
• Contract Type: Travel Assignment (Travel LPN / LPN travel job)
• Start Date: March 1, 2026
• End Date: May 31, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights (every other weekend required) – night shift LPN
• Charting: EPIC electronic health record (EHR) – EPIC experience preferred
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,530 – $1,610

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Current Oregon State LPN license (or eligibility to obtain) – LPN license in Oregon required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• At least 1 year of acute care nursing experience required (Med/Surg or similar setting)
• Proficiency in basic nursing skills, focused patient assessment, and accurate documentation
• Experience or knowledge of discharge planning processes, patient education, and care transitions
• Familiarity with EPIC or other electronic health records (EHR) is highly desirable
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment focused on discharge readiness
• Physical ability to frequently stoop, bend, reach, stand, walk, sit, and lift at least 50 pounds

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as a Licensed Practical Nurse under RN supervision for patients medically ready for discharge
• Perform focused assessments and implement prioritized interventions as directed by the RN
• Develop and carry out focused plans of care addressing patient needs related to discharge readiness and safe transitions home
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to interventions and progress toward discharge goals
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in EPIC (EHR documentation)
• Assign and supervise tasks to CNAs and unlicensed assistive personnel as appropriate
• Assist with patient and family education, reinforcing discharge plans, medication instructions, and follow-up care needs
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, RNs, case managers, social workers, PT/OT) to ensure continuity of care
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards to support safe patient discharges
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and discharge efficiency

Benefits and Pay Highlights

• Competitive weekly pay estimate: $1,530 – $1,610
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Travel assignment perks and opportunity to gain diverse acute care experience
• Work in a supportive Med/Surg RDU team focused on patient-centered discharge planning

Why Klamath Falls? Klamath Falls (zip code 97601) is known for its friendly community, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor adventures like hiking, fishing, and Crater Lake National Park. Enjoy a rewarding LPN travel assignment in a region celebrated for its natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated Med/Surg RDU team in Klamath Falls, OR. This is an excellent nursing job for LPNs seeking travel assignments, night shift experience, and professional growth in acute care. Join our healthcare team today and help patients transition safely and smoothly from hospital to home.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #462319. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

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