Med Surg / Ortho RN
Santa Cruz, CA
BHS Workforce
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

• Unit: 2W Medical-Surgical
• Facility: Hospital (Acute Care)
• Shift: 7 AM – 7 PM (12-hour days)
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Beds: 55
• Patient Ratio: 5:1
• Scrub Color: Navy blue
• EMR: Cerner (mandatory)
• BSN: Not required

Required Qualifications

• 3–4 years of MedSurg experience for day shift.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, humble, and dependable.
• Previous Cerner experience is mandatory.
• Must have a valid nursing license.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must be comfortable reading EKG strips and caring for telemetry patients.

Scheduling Requirements

• Every other weekend (EOW).
• Must work holidays according to the permanent staff rotation.
• Must be willing to float between both MedSurg units.
• First to float when staffing requires it.
• Two orientation shifts total (one on each unit).

Unit Information

• 55-bed MedSurg unit.
• Patient ratio: 5 patients per nurse.
• Charge nurse available (does not take patients).
• Patient care technicians available (1–3 depending on census).
• No ventilator patients.
• Hospitalist/intensivist available in-house.
• IV/PICC team available during the day.
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7.

Interview Process

1. Initial interview with Medical Solutions clinical team.
2. Second interview with the hospital unit.

Cancellation Policy

• Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.
• For assignments shorter than 13 weeks, up to 3 shifts can be canceled.

Important Notes

• Day shift requires 3–4 years of MedSurg experience.
• Night shift requires at least 2 years of solid MedSurg experience.
• Cerner experience is a must.
• Must be flexible with floating between MedSurg units.