Travel
Med Surg
Santa Cruz, CA
Medical/Surgical RN — Night Shift | Santa Cruz, CA
13-Week Contract | 12-Hour Nights (7 PM – 7 AM)
This acute care Medical/Surgical unit is seeking an experienced travel RN with a strong clinical foundation and a positive, team-oriented attitude. The role requires the ability to work at a fast pace while maintaining excellent patient care standards.
Shift & Schedule
- 12-hour nights, 7 PM – 7 AM
- Every other weekend required
- Holidays worked into the permanent staff rotation
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week
Unit Details
- General Medical/Surgical patient population with telemetry monitoring; must be able to read EKG strips and manage tele patients comfortably
- Hospitalist in-house; Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7; IV/PICC team available during the day
- Charge Nurse on duty (does not take a patient assignment); PCT support varies by census
- Scrubs: Navy
Float Requirements
- Travelers are assigned a home-base unit but are required to float between both Med/Surg units
- Orientation: one shift per unit (two orientation shifts total)
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of solid Med/Surg experience for nights (3–4 years preferred)
- Telemetry/EKG strip reading competency
- Electronic health record proficiency required
- BLS certification required
- Active RN license eligible for California
Contract Details
- Duration: 13 weeks (91 days)
- Start date: December 7, 2026
- Cancellation policy: up to 4 shifts may be cancelled over a 13-week assignment