Med Surg RN
Redding, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a night shift position at a Level 2 trauma center requiring prior travel experience and telemetry interpretation skills.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 30 beds in a Level 2 trauma facility
• Patient population includes medical and post-op/surgical patients
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• 12-hour night shifts, 6:45pm-7:15am, EOW
• Charting via Cerner EMR
• Portable telemetry box used as needed with monitor tech support; nurses must read and interpret telemetry and pass a dysrhythmia exam
• No ventilator or IV team responsibilities on this unit
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist, RT, and pharmacy support
• Floating required to telemetry (1:4 ratio) or between Med/Surg floors, with travelers first to float
• Charge nurse functions as clinical supervisor providing break relief without taking patient assignments
• 4 weekend shifts required within a 4-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required as part of staff rotation

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand
• BLS certification required
• COVID vaccine required
• 2-3 years of recent experience in Med/Surg specialty required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Must successfully complete a dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to offer confirmation
• Must pass a sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on first day of orientation

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to medical and post-surgical patients on a busy Med/Surg unit
• One shift of floor-specific orientation provided
• Navy scrub color required
• Holiday RTO may be considered but cannot be guaranteed
• Must be a team player comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care environment
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates previously employed directly (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year are not eligible