Orthopedics

Ortho/Neuro – Medical/Telemetry RN | Night Shift | Long Beach, CA

This 13-week travel contract places you on an Ortho/Neuro unit managing a diverse adult and geriatric patient population. The unit cares for patients with diagnoses including stroke, TBI, seizures, trauma, orthopedic conditions, wounds, diabetes, and psychiatric comorbidities.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 3x12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Floating within the hospital based on census is required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; travel experience required
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Previous charge experience preferred
• California RN license must be in hand at time of submission
• One professional reference required (within the past 2 years)

Required Certifications

• BLS
• NIHSS

Clinical Skills

• Medical/telemetry nursing
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Peripheral line care and management
• Non-invasive airway management (nasal cannula, face mask, portable oxygen)
• Rapid Response Team utilization
• Isolation precautions/PPE

Interdisciplinary Support

Respiratory services, social services, interpretation services, and lift teams are available on unit.

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Navy
• Orientation: 12 hours; non-billable training modules completed during orientation
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Pre-approved time off must be submitted at the time of application; no RTO additions accepted after submission
• Previous permanent staff at this facility are not eligible