Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

Location: Red Bluff, CA

Start Date: 11-03-2026

End Date: 02-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, with self-scheduling available to some degree and schedules posted 30-45 days in advance. Weekend requirement is every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule, holiday rotation with permanent staff, and call or standby required.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $66 - $67.20 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care on a 45-bed combined adult Med/Surg and pediatric Med/Surg telemetry unit
• Perform thorough patient assessments and monitor telemetry patients with confidence
• Administer medications and titrate drips including Heparin and Protonix
• Care for a diverse patient mix including COPD, post-op, GI bleeds, OBGYN surgeries, ortho, sepsis, altered mental status, chest pain rule-outs, stroke, cellulitis, and ETOH withdrawal
• Collaborate with an onsite hospitalist team and a charge nurse team lead to keep care moving smoothly
• Educate patients and families while helping them navigate a fast-paced unit with an average length of stay of 3 days
• Float to telemetry or OB when you want to and have the experience to do so

Qualifications

• Active RN license with the ability to submit your license for consideration
• 2 to 3 years of experience in Med/Surg or a related specialty
• Telemetry experience is a must-have for this role
• BLS certification required
• ACLS (AHA) certificate required
• PALS certification preferred, along with pediatric experience
• BSN is not required, so your experience speaks for itself
• Willingness to support call and standby needs

Education

• Common diagnoses/Types of patients: medsurg patients, COPD, post-op, GI bleeds, OBGYN surgeries, ortho, Sepsis, Altered Mental Status, CP r/o, Stroke, Cellulitis, ETOH Withdrawal

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment skills
• Confident medication administration
• Telemetry monitoring know-how
• IV drip titration, especially Heparin
• Comfort with CPAP, BiPap, and high-flow respiratory equipment
• Familiarity with Cerner charting is a plus
• Ability to thrive in a quick-moving unit with a 1 to 5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Team-first mindset, since nurse aids support the unit during most hours

Benefits

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week so your paycheck stays steady
• Travel and contract perks designed with you in mind
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement support
• Referral bonus program because great nurses know great nurses
• A supportive, fast-paced team that truly values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Red Bluff, CA

Red Bluff sits right along the beautiful Sacramento River in Northern California, giving you easy access to fishing, kayaking, and riverside trails. Spend your days off exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park, the towering peaks around Mount Shasta, and the endless outdoor recreation of the Shasta Cascade region. Downtown Red Bluff offers charming local shops, cafes, and the famous Red Bluff Round-Up rodeo, while nearby Redding adds more dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Weekend road trips to Lake Tahoe, Chico, and the Napa Valley wine country are all within reach.

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