Med Surg RN - Surgical Orthopedic
San Francisco, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring a CA RN license, BSN, and prior surgical orthopedic and teaching hospital experience.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit at a hospital setting
• Surgical orthopedic patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), three shifts per week
• Scheduling available Monday through Sunday with no fixed rotation cycle
• Opposite shift requests are voluntary with minimum two days between shifts if accepted
• Ability to float to other UCSF facilities and departments within a 75+ mile radius
• Epic charting system required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• BSN required
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• OCN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in surgical orthopedic setting required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience required
• LTAC experience preferred
• Prior travel experience within the last 12 months required
• Experience with IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube management, and tracheostomy care
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management experience
• Wound care/wound vac experience
• 2 professional references from most recent employer required for consideration
• Proof of COVID vaccination and booster required, or documented appointment scheduled prior to start date

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a Level I/II trauma, teaching hospital environment
• Responsibilities may include oncology, gastrointestinal, respiratory, genitourinary, neurological, and cardiovascular patient care
• Floating to other departments, units, or facilities may be required at any time during the assignment if qualified
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travelers
• Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
• All requested RTO must be disclosed and approved at time of offer; no additional RTO requests accepted mid-contract
• RTO cannot be scheduled within the first two weeks of the assignment
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position