Location: Redding, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (6:45-7:15), 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications
Active BLS certification
Active California RN license
COVID vaccine required (certification)
Minimum 3 years of experience in Med/Surg
Prior travel experience required
Must be able to read and interpret telemetry rhythms and will need to pass a dysrhythmia exam
Preferred Qualifications
Team player
Unit Details
Unit: Med Surg, 30 beds
Patient Population: Medical patients and post-op/surgical patients
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
Charge Nurse: Clinical supervisor who provides break relief and does not take a patient assignment
Nurse Aides: 2 on days, 1 on nights
Telemetry: Not on unit. A portable telemetry box is used if needed, and a monitor tech is available.
Ventilators: None
IV Team: None
Hospitalist: 24/7 in house
Respiratory Therapy: 24/7
Pharmacy: 24/7
Float and Scheduling
Floating to telemetry at a 1:4 ratio is possible, and floating between Med/Surg floors is also possible.
First to float.
Every other weekend (4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule).
Holiday time off requests will be considered but cannot be guaranteed. Holidays are worked into the permanent staff rotation.
Floor-specific orientation: 1 shift on the unit.
Scrub color: Navy
Facility
Mercy Medical Center Redding
4.3rating(21 reviews)
3 nurses recommend working with Mercy Medical Center Redding
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Anonymous
Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)
Contract Position
5.0rating
Pros
Great hospital. Kind and friendly staff.
Cons
The cafeteria is a hit and miss. Some days they have great sea food with saffron rice! Some days microwaved food :D. But there is alwaaaaays, pizza available ;)
Review of Mercy Medical Center Redding on Aug 8, 2026
The cost of living in Redding, CA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
Average summer highs range from 90-100°F, while winter lows average around 30-40°F.
Redding experiences long summers and mild winters.
Furnished Housing
Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Redding, CA, with options available for furnished housing.
Transportation
Redding is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
Redding has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
Redding offers a variety of activities including exploring Turtle Bay Exploration Park, visiting the Sundial Bridge, and enjoying outdoor activities at Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown Lake.
There are also options for dining, art, music, and sports in the area.
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