Med Surg RN
Burlingame, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN with a CA license, NIHSS certification, and at least 2 years of recent experience for a day shift position.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit within a hospital setting
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• No on-call requirements
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• May float to other units within scope of practice, including Summit or Herrick campuses depending on census
• Floating notice typically given 1.5 hours prior to shift start, with shuttle service provided for cross-campus floating
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required (ACLS preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience required
• Required skills include IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting system experience required

Additional Information

• Responsible for comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care from admission through discharge
• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments, develops individualized care plans, and coordinates care with physicians and other disciplines
• Responds to medical and environmental emergencies, exercising sound clinical judgment
• Monitors and manages patients with cardiac, renal, neurological, and gastrointestinal conditions
• Experience with wound care, isolation precautions, and PPE protocols
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Returning staff or travelers must have a one-year separation before reapplying
• Local candidates residing within a 50-mile radius may be considered
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position