Travel

Med Surg

Redding, CA

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse | Night Shift | Redding, CA

13-Week Contract | 36 Guaranteed Hours/Week

A busy medical-surgical unit is seeking an experienced travel RN for a 13-week night shift assignment. The unit cares for a mixed population of medical and post-operative/surgical patients in an acute care setting.

Shift Details

  • 12-hour nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
  • Every other weekend required (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
  • Holidays rotated into permanent staff schedule
  • First to float — may float to telemetry or other med-surg floors

Clinical Scope

  • Medical and post-surgical patient population
  • Telemetry monitoring required; nurses must be able to read and interpret rhythms — a dysrhythmia exam is part of onboarding
  • Portable tele boxes available; dedicated monitor technicians on unit
  • Hospitalist coverage, IV team, and pharmacy all available 24/7

Requirements

  • 2–3 years of med-surg experience
  • Prior travel nursing experience required
  • BLS certification
  • COVID vaccination required
  • Ability to pass dysrhythmia competency exam

Unit Details

  • Scrub color: Navy
  • Orientation: 1 shift on unit
  • Charge nurse/clinical supervisor provides break relief and does not carry a patient assignment; 1 nurse aide on nights
  • Cancellation policy: up to 4 shifts may be cancelled over a 13-week assignment