Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Oakland, California

Join an experienced acute-care nursing team as a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse in Oakland, California. This on-site California travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients in a 30-bed medical-surgical and progressive-care environment while enjoying Oakland’s vibrant East Bay community, diverse culture, dining, arts, and convenient access to the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Oakland, California
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Tele
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5
• Unit Profile: Approximately 25-patient daily census and 30 beds
• Charting: Epic experience preferred
• Floating: May float to other units or nearby campuses within scope of practice; transportation support is available when floating is required

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in a medical-surgical or telemetry setting
• Active California Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications from an accepted accrediting organization
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Demonstrated ability to care for adult and geriatric patients in an acute-care environment
• Proficiency with IV starts and management, central lines, PICC lines, ports, blood products, chest tubes, wound care, oxygen therapy, telemetry, and isolation precautions
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and adaptability
• Willingness to work every other weekend and float as needed within scope of practice

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients from admission through discharge
• Apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, neurological status, and changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments safely
• Manage peripheral and central lines, PICC lines, ports, chest tubes, feeding tubes, urinary catheters, and wound care needs
• Support patients requiring oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive ventilation, insulin management, and other medical-surgical interventions
• Promote patient safety, comfort, hygiene, disease prevention, and restorative care
• Respond promptly to medical and environmental emergencies and collaborate with rapid response and interdisciplinary teams
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and support services
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and care plans in the electronic medical record
• Float to other appropriate units or campuses when needed while maintaining high-quality care and professionalism

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Telemetry travel RN opportunity in Oakland, California, and join a dedicated acute-care healthcare team in the East Bay.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.