Medical-Surgical RN
Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor Location information is not provided. The Clinical Nurse provides hands-on, evidence-based care to patients while assessing needs, developing individualized care plans, coordinating with the healthcare team, and evaluating outcomes. The role also supports patient and family education, safety, clinical collaboration, and continuous professional development.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current California Registered Nurse license and current American Heart Association certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides comprehensive patient assessments and implements, evaluates, and modifies individualized plans of care.
  • Delivers family-centered care and educates patients and families on self-care, illness prevention, and recovery.
  • Responds rapidly and appropriately to changing patient conditions and activates emergency protocols when needed.
  • Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members to coordinate safe and effective care.
  • Promotes patient and employee safety, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and evidence-based nursing practice.
  • Prioritizes responsibilities, delegates tasks appropriately, and contributes to teamwork, staff education, and professional development.
  • Uses available technology for communication, documentation, and clinical information management.

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