Med Surg Tele RN - Orthopedics
San Francisco, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position at a teaching hospital, requiring CA RN licensure and prior tele/med-surg and orthopedic surgical experience.

Details

• Med/Surg Tele unit with orthopedic and ortho trauma patient population including total joint replacement and peripheral nerve block catheters
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Uses Philips telemetry monitoring system
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must be willing to float to other UCSF facilities within a 75+ mile radius if job specifications are met

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of submission
• BSN required
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg and Telemetry experience required
• Minimum 2 years of surgical orthopedic experience required
• Prior Charge Nurse experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required and must be reflected in employment history
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience required
• Experience with Philips telemetry monitoring system required
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, blood product administration, wound care, isolation precautions/PPE, cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring
• Preferred certifications include PCRN or CCRN
• Preferred experience includes orthopedics, acute care nursing, critical care, and LTAC
• Preferred prior experience with chemotherapy administration/monitoring, IV insulin protocols, thyroidectomy care, CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury care
• Two professional references from most recent employer required
• Proof of COVID vaccination and booster required, or proof of scheduled booster appointment prior to start date

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care for med/surg and telemetry patients, including orthopedic trauma and surgical cases
• May be reassigned to different units or facilities within UCSF system as needed during the assignment
• Prior UC medical facility employment must be disclosed with dates, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility check
• Prior travel assignment within the last 12 months required
• Preferred candidates have prior teaching hospital experience
• All requested time off must be disclosed at time of submission and approved by the manager prior to offer
• No time off permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travel candidates