Med Surg Telemetry RN
Oakland, 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 RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a CA RN license and prior travel experience.

Details

• Work on a 9th Floor Med/Surg Tele PCU in an acute care hospital setting
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• On-call as needed
• May float to other units within scope of practice, including Ashby or Herrick Campus rehab units, with shuttle service provided for cross-campus floating
• Typical floating notice is 1.5 hours prior to shift start
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Epic charting system experience required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA or ARC)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, blood product administration, and peripheral line care
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and telemetry
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube care
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year
• Must provide 7-year work history verification
• Must complete labs within 3-5 days of contract signing

Additional Information

• Responsible for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of holistic nursing care for acute Med/Surg Tele patients
• Collaborates with physicians and healthcare team to coordinate individualized patient care plans
• Educates patients and families on care plans and transitions of care
• Documents patient care and treatment information accurately in the EHR
• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to newly hired staff as needed
• Charge experience preferred
• Wound care/wound vac experience preferred
• Holiday coverage required for one assigned holiday per contract (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas)
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at local rate
• Returning travelers must have a minimum 1-year separation before reapplying
• Re-orientation only required if separated 6+ months since last shift at this facility