Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Redding, CA

Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 hospitalist coverage, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy services, as well as dedicated monitor technicians and nurse aide support. Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical Surgical unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, caring for medical and post-operative/surgical patient populations.

Job ID: 898948
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical
Location

Redding, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) | 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical Surgical unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, caring for medical and post-operative/surgical patient populations
• Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation and patient management
• Monitor patients using portable telemetry equipment as needed; must be able to read and interpret cardiac rhythms and pass a dysrhythmia exam
• Float as needed to telemetry (1:4 ratio) and between Medical Surgical floors
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including a hospitalist available 24/7, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations integrated with permanent staff scheduling

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum 2-3 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms; must pass a dysrhythmia exam upon onboarding
• Proficiency or ability to work with Cerner EMR

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience floating to telemetry units
• Familiarity with post-operative and surgical patient populations
• Strong team-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to collaborate in fast-paced environments

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 hospitalist coverage, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy services, as well as dedicated monitor technicians and nurse aide support
• Gain valuable contract experience in an active Medical Surgical setting with a structured orientation to help you hit the ground running