Med Surg Ortho RN
Redding, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Ortho unit requiring 2-3 years of specialty experience and prior travel assignment history.

Details

• Med/Surg Ortho unit in an acute care, Level 2 trauma hospital
• 17-bed unit with a 1:5 patient ratio
• Common diagnoses include hip, knee, shoulder, and spine cases with no drips
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Charge nurse functions as clinical supervisor without a patient assignment and provides break relief
• One nurse aide staffed for 8 hours per day
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled 6:45-7:15
• Every other weekend required, with 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule
• First to float, including to telemetry at a 1:4 ratio or between medsurg floors
• Portable telemetry monitoring available with monitor tech support
• Hospitalist coverage in-house 24/7, along with 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy
• No ventilator or IV team support on this unit
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS certification required
• 2-3 years of recent experience in Med/Surg Ortho specialty required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry and pass a dysrhythmia exam
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for orthopedic and med/surg patients including hip, knee, shoulder, and spine cases
• Navy scrub color required
• Holiday coverage falls into the permanent staff rotation, with holiday RTO considered but not guaranteed
• Works as part of a team supported by in-house hospitalist, RT, and pharmacy services
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this role given the travel experience requirement