Med/Surg RN
Fairfield, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Med/Surg RN Travel Position - California, Fairfield

Job Summary

• Deliver safe, effective, quality nursing care based on established nursing theories and professional practice models.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for assigned patients.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote health and recovery.
• Provide care tailored to patients’ physiologic, developmental, and psychosocial needs.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and supervise care team members.
• Advocate for patients’ rights and informed decision-making.
• Provide culturally competent, age-appropriate, ethical care within legal standards.
• Coordinate patient care activities with healthcare professionals and ancillary staff.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12).
• Contract length: 8 weeks.
• Float pool position: Nurses float between various Med/Surg and Med/Telemetry units at two nearby locations.
• No mid-shift floating between the two facilities.
• Department uses AWS system.
• Double time pay after 12 hours per day; overtime after 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California.
• Minimum 3 years of Med Surg nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Previous travel nursing experience.

Physical & Communication Requirements

• Ability to perform physical duties including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and fine motor skills.
• Proficient written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to document nursing care accurately using manual and automated systems.
• Completion of annual organizational employment requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe patient handoffs.
• Contribute to positive patient care experiences and assist in resolving complaints promptly.
• Investigate complaints and provide information to management as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.