Med Surg

Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Travel Nurse — Night Shift

Grass Valley, CA | 13-Week Contract | Nights

This fast-paced Medical-Surgical unit cares for a general med-surg population including post-operative general surgery and orthopedic patients. The unit floats to Telemetry, making EKG interpretation a core day-to-day expectation.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights, shift start 6:45 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays rotate with core staff
• Self-scheduling with manager balance; schedules posted 4 weeks out
• Extra shifts and trades available

Clinical Requirements

• Must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
• Drip competency required: Amiodarone and Diltiazem (minimum)
• Float to Telemetry as needed; first-to-float position
• Hospitalist/Intensivist in-house; Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Charge Nurse on unit (generally non-patient-carrying)
• Nurse Aides available based on census

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• California RN license required prior to submission
• Two supervisory references required at submittal (charge accepted); one within 12 months, one within 3 years

Important Pre-Acceptance Requirement

A basic Dysrhythmia Exam must be completed and submitted within 24–48 hours of acceptance. Candidates receive two attempts. Failure on the second attempt results in disqualification from this health system.

Details

• Guaranteed hours: 36/week
• Scrub color: Navy; undershirts must be navy, white, or black
• Orientation: 1–2 days on the floor with a preceptor
• Note: Facility-wide orientation takes place in Sacramento, not at the unit's local campus