Med Surg Telemetry RN
Oakland, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring a CA RN license and telemetry experience.

Details

• Med/Surg Tele unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• 1:4 patient ratio
• Every other weekend required
• On-call as needed
• May float to other units within scope of practice, including Ashby or Herrick campuses with shuttle service provided
• Floating notice typically given 1.5 hours prior to shift start
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of charge experience preferred
• Telemetry experience required
• EKG experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and rapid response/code team protocols
• Experience managing renal failure and pre/post hemodialysis patients preferred
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required
• 7-year work history verification required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care, education, and care coordination for Med/Surg Tele patients
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to develop and adjust individualized care plans
• Monitor patient status, document in EHR, and adjust care plans based on patient response
• Serve as a mentor and resource for newly hired staff and orient new team members as needed
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius for local rate eligibility
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only one holiday request permitted
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Lab work must be completed within 3-5 days of contract signing
• Re-orientation required only if previously oriented at this facility and separated for 6+ months
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position