Med Surg

Surgical Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Nurse

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Surgical MS/Telemetry Nurse for a 13-week contract. You'll work day shifts on a busy surgical unit caring for adults and geriatric patients across multiple surgical specialties and diagnoses.

Shift & Schedule

• Days: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Float Required: Yes, within the hospital based on census
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Experience & Credentials

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• First-time travelers welcome
• California RN license required (in hand at time of application)

Clinical Scope

You'll care for patients undergoing a broad range of surgical procedures and diagnoses, including bowel resection, carotid endarterectomy, skin grafts, cholecystectomy, reconstructive/plastic surgery, gynecologic procedures, and more. The unit also manages patients with gynecologic cancers, pelvic conditions, and bowel obstructions. Special procedures include brachytherapy, HDR, clinical trials, and chemotherapy with neutropenic precautions.

Key Skills Required

• MS/Tele monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Central line and PICC line management
• Blood product administration
• Chest tube, drain, and feeding tube care
• Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) and hemodialysis management
• IV initiation and maintenance
• Tracheostomy and colostomy care
• Isolation precautions

Unit Details

• Daily census: 35 patients
• Scrubs: Navy blue
• Full interdisciplinary support available