Medical-Surgical RN
Arroyo Grande, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor. This acute-care assignment supports patients requiring medical-surgical and telemetry nursing care in a 12-hour day-shift setting. The role includes cardiac rhythm interpretation, medication infusion management, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week; every other weekend required.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required; ability to interpret cardiac monitoring strips.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel nursing experience preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Assignment supports a 37-bed medical-surgical and telemetry unit.
  • Patient population includes orthopedic, cardiac, pulmonary, postoperative, pneumonia, and substance-related presentations.
  • Nurses manage cardiac and anticoagulant infusions and are responsible for interpreting cardiac rhythm strips.
  • A 15-minute proctored electrocardiogram (EKG) competency assessment is required during orientation.
  • Nurses may float to medical-surgical, telemetry, or rehabilitation units.
  • Charge nurses do not carry a patient assignment.
  • Every other holiday participation is required as part of the regular staff rotation.

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