Job ID: 903609
Job TitleRegistered Nurse - Medical Surgical
LocationSanta Cruz, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | 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-to-nurse ratio
- Read and interpret EKG strips and confidently manage telemetry patients
- Collaborate with hospitalists, respiratory therapy (24/7), and pharmacy (24/7) to support patient care
- Utilize IV and PICC team resources available during daytime hours
- Float between both MedSurg units as needed, with a designated home base unit
- Participate in the permanent staff holiday rotation
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Cerner EMR experience required
- Minimum 3-4 years of Medical Surgical experience for day shift; minimum 2 years of solid MedSurg experience for night shift
- Ability to read EKG strips and manage telemetry patients
- Willingness to float between MedSurg units and work every other weekend
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-census Medical Surgical environment
- Comfort working alongside PCTs and charge nurses in a team-based care model
- Positive, humble, and adaptable professional demeanor
Why Join Us- Work in a well-supported unit with access to respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV/PICC team, and hospitalist coverage around the clock
- Structured orientation provided across both MedSurg units to set travelers up for success