Location: Redding, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (6:45-7:15), 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Med Surg
Previous travel experience required
Active California RN license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
COVID-19 vaccine required
Must complete a dysrhythmia exam
Must be able to read and interpret telemetry rhythms
Team player
Unit & Patient Care
Unit: Med Surg, 30 beds
Patient population: Medical patients and post-op/surgical patients
Ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients
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 the unit. A portable telemetry box is used if needed, and a monitor tech is available.
Ventilators: None
IV team: Not available
Hospitalist: Available 24/7 in house
Respiratory therapy: Available 24/7
Pharmacy: Available 24/7
Floor orientation: 1 shift on unit
Scrub color: Navy
Schedule & Float
Weekends: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule
Holidays: Work into the permanent staff rotation. Holiday time off will be considered but cannot be guaranteed.
Float scope: Telemetry at a 1:4 ratio, and may float between Med Surg floors
Float priority: First to float
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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