Med Surg
Surgical Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Surgical MS/Tele RN for a 13-week contract on the night shift. This is a fast-paced unit caring for post-operative and medical patients requiring continuous monitoring and skilled nursing intervention.
Shift & Scheduling
- 3x12-hour nights (19:00–07:00)
- Float required within the unit based on census
- Every other weekend coverage
- Self-scheduling with two pre-approved days off per contract
- 12-hour orientation included
Clinical Scope
You'll manage adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including bowel resection, carotid endarterectomy, skin grafts, cholecystectomy, reconstructive/plastic surgery, gynecologic cancers, and pelvic conditions. Special procedures include brachytherapy, HDR clinical trials, and chemotherapy with neutropenic precautions.
Required Skills & Experience
- 2+ years in surgical/medical telemetry nursing
- BLS and NIHSS certification
- Dysrhythmia interpretation, telemetry monitoring, rapid response protocols
- Central line blood draws, PICC management, peripheral IV care
- Chest tubes, surgical drains, colostomy/feeding tube care
- Continuous bladder irrigation, pre/post hemodialysis management
- Blood product administration, isolation precautions
- Proficiency with charting and medication management systems
Support
IV teams, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams available.
Requirements
- California RN license (in hand)
- One professional reference (within 2 years)
- Flu vaccine required; medical/religious exemptions honored
- First-time travelers welcome