Travel Med Surg RN - $2,176 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lakewood, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring CA RN license, Epic experience, and prior travel experience.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit setting
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Weekend shifts as needed
• Utilizes Epic EMR
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response duties
• Participation in Rapid Response/Code teams
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management
• Respiratory care including nasal cannula and oxygen administration
• Non-invasive airway management

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in-hand at time of application (EMSA not accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• BSN required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• Epic EMR experience required and must be noted in work history
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Two supervisor references required
• Isolation precautions and PPE knowledge required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a Med/Surg unit including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Support use of rapid response and code teams as needed
• Manage peripheral IV lines and respiratory support equipment
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Previous employees must have been separated for at least 1 year to return as a traveler
• No RTO permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract is highly preferred

American Traveler Job ID #P-775938. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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