Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Redding, CA

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Orthopedics

Location

Redding, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 17-bed Medical Surgical Orthopedic unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, caring for patients with diagnoses including hip, knee, shoulder, and spine conditions
• Read and interpret telemetry rhythms using portable telemetry boxes as needed; complete a dysrhythmia exam as part of unit requirements
• Collaborate with clinical supervisors, nurse aides, hospitalists, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy staff to deliver comprehensive patient care
• Float as needed to telemetry (1:4 ratio) and other medical surgical floors
• Adhere to weekend shift requirements, fulfilling 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule, and participate in the holiday rotation alongside permanent staff
• Complete one shift of unit-specific orientation prior to independent practice

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in California
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in Medical Surgical or Orthopedic nursing
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms and pass a dysrhythmia exam

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience floating to telemetry units
• Familiarity with orthopedic post-surgical patient populations including hip, knee, shoulder, and spine
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team player in fast-paced inpatient environments

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit with 24/7 hospitalist coverage, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy services on site
• Clinical supervisors handle break relief with no patient assignment, allowing nurses to focus on quality patient care