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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 17, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical position requiring CA RN licensure, BSN, and prior surgical orthopedic experience at a teaching hospital.
Details
- Medical Surgical unit with a focus on surgical orthopedic patients
- 1:5 patient ratio
- Night shift schedule, three 12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
- Scheduling available any day Monday through Sunday, with only three shifts assigned weekly
- Opposite-shift scheduling is voluntary with at least two days given between shifts if requested
- Uses Epic charting system
- Float requirement to other facilities within a 75+ mile radius if job specifications are met
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
- BSN required
- AHA BLS and ACLS certification required
- OCN certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience, specifically in surgical orthopedics
- Required Charge Nurse experience
- Teaching hospital experience required and must be reflected in employment history
- Community Hospital experience required
- Trauma Level I and Level II experience required
- LTAC experience preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Experience with IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, blood product administration, and phlebotomy
- Experience managing chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive airway management
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and dysrhythmia management
- Experience with wound care and wound vac management
- Experience with orthopedic and ortho trauma care, including peripheral nerve block catheters
- 2 professional references from most recent employer required for consideration
- Prior travel assignment experience within the last 12 months required
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care within a surgical orthopedic and medical-surgical/telemetry unit at a teaching hospital
- Collaborate with rapid response and code teams as needed
- Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
- RTO requests must be disclosed at time of consideration and approved by the manager prior to start; no additional requests accepted mid-contract
- RTO cannot be scheduled within the first two weeks of the assignment
- COVID vaccination and booster required, with no exceptions
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travelers
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-774281. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.