Med-Surg RN | On-Site 13-Week Contract, Palo Alto

Power Personnel; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Health, vision, dental, and life保险

Referral bonus $500

Job summary

Power Personnel is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg for a 13-week contract in Palo Alto, CA. You will provide hands-on, patient-centered care on-site, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Requirements include CA RN license, AHA BLS, and 1–2 years direct patient care with telemetry skills; assignment features 3x12 day shifts and 3x12 night shifts. Competitive W2 benefits available.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• 1–2 years of RN experience providing direct patient care.
• Telemetry/arrhythmia competency.
• Experience with inpatient devices/lines (drains, ostomies, Foley, NG, central lines, PCA, epidurals).
• Strong clinical foundation in assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, interpret findings, and identify normal vs. abnormal changes.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in partnership with patients, families, and the care team.
• Safely administer medications and treatments; monitor for side effects and adverse reactions.
• Provide ongoing patient and family education tailored to learning needs, readiness, developmental stage, and cultural considerations.
• Coordinate care across disciplines to support safe and timely progression of care and discharge planning.
• Respond quickly to clinical changes and activate emergency protocols when needed.
• Document care accurately using EMR tools.
• Support unit teamwork and safety culture, including mentoring or coaching as appropriate.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to patient care quality and workflow.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Patient assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Mentoring

BLS certified

Education

Active California RN license

Job description

Power Personnel is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg for a 13-week contract in Palo Alto, CA. You will provide hands-on, patient-centered care on-site, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Requirements include CA RN license, AHA BLS, and 1–2 years direct patient care with telemetry skills; assignment features 3x12 day shifts and 3x12 night shifts. Competitive W2 benefits available.