Medical Surgical RN
San Francisco, 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 Medical Surgical position requiring CA RN license, BSN, and prior teaching hospital experience.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit in a hospital setting
• Orthopedic/surgical patient population with 1:5 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Scheduling available Monday through Sunday with three shifts per week
• Occasional opposite-shift scheduling is voluntary with at least two days between shifts
• Uses Epic charting system
• Float to other UCSF facilities and departments within a 75+ mile radius as needed

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• BSN required
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience, specifically in surgical orthopedics
• Prior charge nurse experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required and must be reflected in employment history
• Community hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• OCN certification preferred
• LTAC experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, blood product administration, and peripheral line care
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and telemetry
• Wound care/wound vac and isolation precaution/PPE knowledge
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and other endocrine/metabolic care
• Two professional references from most recent employer required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to medical-surgical and orthopedic trauma patients, including pre/post-surgical management
• Support includes collaboration with rapid response and code teams as needed
• Prior travel assignment within the last 12 months required
• Any previous employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
• All requested RTO must be disclosed at time of consideration and approved by the manager prior to start; no additional RTO requests accepted mid-contract
• RTO cannot be taken within the first two weeks of the assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travelers
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster required, or documented proof of a scheduled booster appointment prior to start date