Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Berkeley, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Berkeley, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

As a Medical Surgical RN, you will be responsible for the overall management of nursing care, ensuring competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care from admission to discharge. You will apply nursing principles within hospital policies and procedures, focusing on patient safety, comfort, hygiene, disease prevention, and restorative measures. You will respond to medical and environmental emergencies and serve as a liaison between nursing, medical staff, patients, and families.

Shift Details

• Shift: Days (7 AM - 7 PM)
• Weekend Requirements: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
• On Call: No

Job Duties

• Provide patient care according to unit, department, and hospital policies and nursing standards.
• Plan and coordinate care delivery to maximize efficiency and safety.
• Prioritize and provide care in routine and complex situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Initiate and direct emergency interventions calmly and competently.
• Administer treatments and medications timely.
• Monitor patient status and communicate significant changes to physicians.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient/family assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning factors.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical and Telemetry nursing, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Floating may include different units or campuses within the hospital system; shuttle service is provided for floating between campuses.
• Candidates must be flexible and adaptable to changing patient care needs.
• Unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams may be required and must be renewed annually.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment with a focus on quality patient care and professional growth.