Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Santa Cruz, CA

Collaborate with on-site hospitalists, respiratory therapy (24/7), pharmacy (24/7), and an IV & PICC team available during daytime hours. Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 pharmacy, and a dedicated IV & PICC team during the day.

Job ID: 903052
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Orthopedics
Location

Santa Cruz, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 8-hour shifts
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 55-bed Medical Surgical / Orthopedic unit with a 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Document and manage patient records using Cerner EMR
• Float between both MedSurg units as needed, with a designated home base unit
• Participate in every-other-weekend scheduling and rotate into the permanent staff holiday schedule
• Collaborate with on-site hospitalists, respiratory therapy (24/7), pharmacy (24/7), and an IV & PICC team available during daytime hours

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of solid Medical Surgical experience required for all shifts
• Night shift candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of solid MedSurg experience in a comparable setting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with orthopedic patient populations
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR
• ONC certification preferred for nurses with oncology experience

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 pharmacy, and a dedicated IV & PICC team during the day
• Benefit from a structured orientation across both MedSurg units to set you up for success from day one