TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Santa Cruz, California, 95065!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
Location
Santa Cruz, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 55-bed Medical Surgical unit with a 5:1 patient ratio
- Read and interpret EKG strips and confidently manage telemetry patients
- Collaborate with hospitalists, respiratory therapy (available 24/7), and pharmacy (available 24/7) to coordinate patient care
- Utilize IV and PICC team resources available during daytime hours
- Float between both MedSurg units as required, with a designated home base unit
- Participate in holiday scheduling in rotation with permanent staff
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in California
- Current BLS certification required
- Cerner EMR experience required
- Minimum of 2 years of solid Medical Surgical experience for night shift
- Ability to read EKG strips and manage telemetry patients
- Ability to float between MedSurg units as needed
Preferred Experience / Skills
- 3–4 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-census acute care environment
- Charge nurse experience or comfort working alongside charge nurses who do not carry a patient assignment
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported environment with on-site hospitalists, 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 pharmacy, and a dedicated IV and PICC team during the day
- Structured orientation provided on each unit to set travelers up for success from day one