Medical-Surgical Orthopedic Floor RN
Long Beach, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor Long Beach, California. The role provides care for adult and geriatric patients with orthopedic, neurologic, and medical-surgical conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, seizures, trauma, wounds, diabetes, and psychiatric diagnoses. The position requires strong telemetry skills, dysrhythmia management, and the ability to participate in rapid response activities.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts scheduled from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, totaling 36 hours per week, with every other weekend required.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Nurse license in California held in hand
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Two years of experience
  • Previous travel nursing experience
  • Medical-surgical and telemetry experience
  • Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
  • Peripheral line care and management
  • Nasal cannula and oxygen administration
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Oxygen mask and portable oxygen tank use
  • Isolation precautions and personal protective equipment
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous charge experience
  • Level I trauma experience
  • Level II trauma experience
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient population includes adults and geriatric patients.
  • Patient diagnoses include stroke, traumatic brain injury, seizures, trauma, orthopedic conditions, wounds, diabetes, and psychiatric conditions.
  • Patient assignments may include a ratio of four to five patients.
  • Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, interpretation services, social services, and lift teams.
  • Orientation includes approximately 12 hours, with electronic charting system training included.
  • Navy scrubs are required.
  • The unit follows block scheduling and uses structured communication practices.

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