Travel Med Surg / Telemetry RN - $2,517 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Telemetry unit position requiring CA RN licensure and 2-3 years of specialty experience.

Details

• Acute care Level 2 trauma hospital setting on a 22-bed Neuro Tele unit
• Patient population includes stroke, TIA, seizure, TBI, and mixed medical telemetry cases
• Patient ratio of 1 to 3-4
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Central telemetry monitoring via GE Apex Telemetry boxes supported by 2 Monitor Techs
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled from 6:45 to 7:15
• Self-scheduling by seniority with shift trade availability, no block scheduling
• Weekend requirement of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Sat/Sun for days)
• No call or standby requirements
• Float priority to IMCU (2West) or Med/Surg departments
• Unit supported by a Nurse Shift Manager and a Resource/Break RN who do not take patient assignments
• 1-2 Unit Aides on the unit
• Respiratory equipment includes Bipap, CPAP, and HFNC; no ventilators on unit

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, pending licenses not accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• COVID vaccination required
• 2-3 years of specialty experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips and pass a dysrhythmia exam
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy neuro telemetry unit typically at full census of 22 patients
• Strong emphasis on Bedside Shift Report, patient experience, HCAHPS scores, and stroke core measures
• Candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented, and invested in the facility's mission and values
• Unit-specific orientation includes 1 shift on the unit
• Navy scrub color required
• Holiday coverage required as part of the staff rotation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates previously employed directly (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year are not eligible; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable

American Traveler Job ID #P-787612. 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 - Telemetry

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