Med Surg

Medical-Surgical Night Shift | Long Beach, CA | 13-Week Contract

This Medical-Surgical unit cares for a diverse patient population with moderate-to-high acuity, including patients with ia, COPD, diabetes, ESRD, cellulitis, GI complications, abdominal drains, and trauma-related injuries such as gunshot and stab wounds. Neuro presentations related to trauma are also common on this unit.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights (6:30 PM–7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Must be available for 2–3 major holidays; request time off should be kept to a minimum

Clinical Details

• Active drips include heparin and blood products
• Non-invasive respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP) used overnight; no ventilators
• Hospitalist or intensivist in-house at all times
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support available 24/7
• Charge nurse on duty with no patient assignment

Float Requirements

• First to float; may be assigned to Medical-Surgical and Telemetry floors, as well as Rehab
• Strip reading skills required — candidates must be able to interpret cardiac rhythms when floating to Telemetry

Certifications & Requirements

• BLS required
• Chemo certification preferred
• Active CA RN license required

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Orientation: 1 preceptor shift
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks (91 days)
• The facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment