Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $2,171 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a day shift position at a teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of Med/Surg Tele experience and a CA RN license.

Details

• Med/Surg Tele unit at a teaching hospital setting
• 1:5 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00-19:30)
• Uses Philips telemetry monitoring system
• Epic EMR experience required
• Float required to other UCSF facilities within a 75+ mile radius if job specifications are met

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of submission
• BSN required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg and Tele experience required
• Surgical orthopedic experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Preferred: Ortho experience, acute care nursing experience, PCRN or CCRN certification, critical care experience, LTAC experience, prior teaching hospital experience
• Prior travel assignment within the last 12 months required
• Two professional references from most recent employer required for consideration

Additional Information

• Care for Med/Surg and orthopedic patients, including ortho trauma, total joint replacement, and peripheral nerve block catheters
• Provide telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response support
• Perform wound care, IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Manage respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomy, and oxygen administration
• Support patients with neurological conditions including CVA, spinal cord injury, and substance withdrawal
• Complete non-billable training modules during pre-start and annually via UC Learning website
• Proof of COVID vaccination and booster required, with no exceptions
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travelers
• Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or acquired facilities must be disclosed with full details for rehire eligibility review
• All RTO must be disclosed and approved by the manager at time of offer, with no additional requests accepted mid-contract
• RTO cannot be scheduled within the first two weeks of the assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-771215. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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