Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Oakland, CA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$2,345/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) with telemetry experience in Oakland, California. This role involves managing patient care for adult and geriatric populations, ensuring safety, comfort, and effective treatment from admission to discharge. The RN will respond to emergencies and work within established policies and procedures, providing compassionate and competent nursing services.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Evening shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid California RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, at least 2 years of nursing experience including some charge nurse experience, proficiency with Epic charting system, and ability to float to other units within scope of practice as needed.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in community hospital settings, LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) experience, trauma level II experience, and travel experience.
- Float: May float to other units within scope of practice depending on need and census; float to alternate campuses may be required with notice of approximately 1.5 hours prior to shift start.
- Additional Information: Travel nurses should be flexible with floating across various campuses and within the hospital as needed. Orientation hours are 12.
- Location: 350 Hawthorn Avenue, Oakland, California, 94609.
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics with daily census of approximately 25 patients in a 30-bed unit.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Oakland, CA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Oakland, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oakland is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Oakland is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and ferries are also available for getting around.
- Oakland is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Oakland offers a variety of activities including fine dining, waterfront excursions, walks and cruises around Lake Merritt, museums, art galleries, shops, performing arts venues, and musical performances at historic theaters.
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