Med Surg RN
Santa Cruz, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night shift RN for a 55-bed Med/Surg unit, requiring 2+ years of Med/Surg experience and Cerner proficiency.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 55 beds
• Patient ratio of 5 to 1
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a on 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required between both Med/Surg units with a designated home base unit
• Charge Nurse does not take patients
• Support staff includes 1-3 PCTs depending on census
• IV and PICC team available during day shifts
• Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Hospitalist or Intensivist in house
• Uses Cerner EMR
• No ventilator management required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of solid Med/Surg experience required for night shift
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Must be comfortable reading EKG strips and working with telemetry patients
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced Med/Surg unit
• 1 shift of orientation on each unit for a total of 2 orientation shifts
• Work into the permanent staff holiday rotation
• Navy scrub color required
• Candidates with a strong, humble, and positive attitude preferred
• 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