Med Surg RN
San Francisco, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Medical Surgical RN for a 13-week assignment requiring CA RN licensure, BSN, and prior surgical orthopedic experience in a teaching hospital setting.

Details

• Work in the Medical Surgical unit of a Trauma Level I/II teaching hospital
• Patient population includes surgical orthopedic and ortho trauma cases
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00am-7:30pm
• Scheduled three shifts per week with availability Monday through Sunday
• Occasional opposite shift requests are voluntary with at least two days between shifts
• Epic charting system experience required
• Float requirement to other UCSF facilities within a 75+ mile radius if job specifications are met

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• BSN required
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in surgical orthopedic nursing
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I and Level II hospital experience required
• Prior travel experience within the last 12 months required
• OCN certification preferred
• LTAC experience preferred
• Two professional references from most recent employer required for consideration
• Proof of COVID vaccination and booster required, or documentation of scheduled booster appointment prior to start date

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to surgical orthopedic and ortho trauma patients, including peripheral nerve block catheter management
• Skills utilized include IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, blood product administration, and wound care
• Respiratory care skills include BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, and tracheostomy management
• Cardiac monitoring responsibilities include telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE required
• Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed for rehire eligibility review
• All requested RTO must be disclosed at time of consideration and approved by the manager prior to start
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travel candidates