Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is recruiting an experienced Med/Surg RN for a 13-week day shift assignment in California. The role requires CA RN licensure, BLS/NIHSS, and 2–3 years of Med/Surg experience, with floating to Summit or Herrick campuses as needed.

Expect a 7:00 AM–7:30 PM schedule, no on-call, and inter-campus shuttle support. Strong clinical skills in IV, wound care, cardiac monitoring, and rapid response are essential for success in this travel assignment.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years Med/Surg experience; 3 years preferred.
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management required.
• Respiratory care skills: BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube, tracheostomy, oxygen administration.
• Wound care, isolation precautions, PPE experience required.
• Cardiac monitoring and rapid response leadership experience.
• Experience with CVA, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury.
• Ortho trauma, joint replacement, dialysis management experience.
• Familiarity with 5150 holds and alcohol withdrawal management.
• Two supervisor references within past year.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the patient's primary RN from admission to discharge.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments; develop care plans with the team.
• Administer treatments and medications; monitor acuity and emergencies.
• Coordinate care between nursing and medical staff.
• Complete labs within 3–5 days of contract signing.

Skills

CA RN license

BLS

NIHSS

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Central line care

PICC line management

BiPAP/CPAP

Chest tube

Tracheostomy care

Oxygen administration

Wound care

Isolation precautions

PPE

Cardiac monitoring

Rapid response

CVA care

Spinal cord injury

Traumatic brain injury

Ortho trauma

Joint replacement

Dialysis management

5150 holds knowledge

Tools

N/A

Job description

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Travel RN - Med/Surg

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Assignment Overview

Posted 7 days ago

Shift: Days, 3x12hrs

Hours: 36 hrs/wk

Start Date: Oct 5, 2026

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

High

The facility is nearing maximum submissions. Apply soon before it closes

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN with a CA RN license for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring EOW coverage and floating flexibility.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit setting
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• No on-call requirements
• May float to other units within scope of practice, including Summit or Herrick campuses depending on census
• Shuttle service provided for inter-campus floating with typical notice of 1.5 hours prior to shift start

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required (3 years preferred)
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, blood product administration required
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube, tracheostomy, and oxygen administration required
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and rapid response/code team activation required
• Experience managing patients with CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury required
• Experience with ortho trauma, total joint replacement, and renal failure/pre-post hemodialysis management required
• Familiarity with 5150 hold patients and ETOH withdrawal management required
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Serve as the patient's primary RN, managing overall nursing care from admission to discharge
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, developing and modifying individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Administer treatments and medications, monitor patient acuity, and respond to medical or environmental emergencies
• Act as liaison between nursing and medical staff to coordinate collaborative patient care
• Complete labs within 3-5 days of contract signing as part of onboarding
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates
• Re-orientation only required if separated 6+ months since last shift and prior orientation was completed at this facility
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request permitted per contract
• Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Returning staff/travelers must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at local rate within a 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers considered, though travel experience is not required

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,412/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$31,361

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$125,446

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,288/wk

Regular Hours

$25.00 x 24 hours/wk = $600

OT Hours

$57.33 x 12 hours/wk = $688

Weekly Stipends

$1,124/wk

Lodging

$92.62 x 7 days = $648

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,412/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,171 - $2,412. The $2,412 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

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Job ID: P-752348

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