Med Surg RN
Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus

MS RN - Nights

Location: Berkeley, California Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3 x 12-hour shifts) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (EOW) On call: No

Floating

• May float to other units within scope of practice at the hospital.
• Depending on need and census, may float to another campus.
• Travelers are expected to be flexible about floating to different campuses or units.
• Typically receive about 1.5 hours' notice before shift start when floating is requested.
• A shuttle is provided when floating is requested.

Role Summary

As the primary nurse, the RN is responsible for managing patient care from admission to discharge. Duties include planning and coordinating care, completing patient assessments within 24 hours of admission, monitoring patients at risk for adverse events, responding to medical and environmental emergencies, communicating with physicians and the care team, and documenting care and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• 2 years of Med Surg experience, including Med Surg experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Certification (NIHSS)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing