Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry — Travel Nurse (Night Shift)

Oakland, CA | 17-Week Contract | Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

This winter coverage assignment runs November 2 through late February. Candidates requesting dates outside this window will not be considered.

Unit Overview

This med/surg telemetry unit serves an adult and geriatric population with diagnoses spanning telemetry, surgical overflow, renal, trauma, and oncology (travelers do not administer active chemotherapy). The unit is CNA-supported and draws on an interdisciplinary team including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response services.

Schedule & Float

• Night shift: 3×12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• No block scheduling
• Float required to stepdown, med/surg, ED, and all telemetry levels of care
• Weekend coverage as needed
• Candidates should expect to work 2 of the 3 major holidays during the contract
• Up to 7 pre-approved RTO days available outside blackout periods (Nov 22–30 and Dec 21–Jan 4); additional RTO requires facility approval; more than 4 continuous or 6 total RTO days is a screen

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Active California RN license (required at submission)
• ACLS and BLS required
• EKG Skill Level 3/4; telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• NIHSS preferred
• Travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted

Clinical Skills

Candidates should be proficient in cardiac telemetry and remote monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, heparin protocols, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, pacemaker management, pre/post cardiac cath and angiogram care, wound care/wound vac, PCA management, seizure and substance withdrawal management, and phlebotomy.