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 Orthopedics unit requiring prior travel experience and a CA RN license.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg Ortho unit in a Level 2 trauma hospital
• 17-bed unit with 1:5 patient ratios
• Common diagnoses include hip, knee, shoulder, and spine cases with no drips
• 12-hour day shifts, 6:45 to 7:15
• Every other weekend required, with 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week schedule
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Portable telemetry monitoring with monitor tech support; nurses must be able to read and interpret telemetry
• Charge nurse functions as clinical supervisor and provides break relief only
• 1 nurse aide covers 8 hours per day
• Floating required, including to telemetry at a 1:4 ratio and between other Med/Surg floors
• Hospitalist coverage in house 24/7, along with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Med/Surg Orthopedics specialty
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to confirmed offer
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to orthopedic surgical patients including hip, knee, shoulder, and spine cases
• Navy scrub color required
• First shift of orientation includes unit-specific training
• Pass/fail sterile technique testing for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes administered on first day of orientation
• Holiday coverage follows the permanent staff rotation schedule
• Holiday RTO may be requested but cannot be guaranteed
• Candidates must be team players and demonstrate strong collaboration skills
• Priority given to travelers when floating assignments arise