Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Contract in Orange, California

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Orange, CA, caring for complex medical-surgical, telemetry, trauma, neurological, and acute surgical patients on a collaborative healthcare team. This California nursing job offers experienced RNs the opportunity to work with adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in a supportive Southern California hospital setting.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,000–$2,100
• Location: Orange, California
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Unit: 40-bed medical-surgical unit with a typical 1:5 RN-to-patient ratio
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Weekend Coverage: Required; approximately six weekend shifts during a six-week schedule
• Floating: May float to other medical-surgical units
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Time-Off Guidelines: Time-off requests should be submitted with the application; no time off is permitted during the first two weeks, and up to seven days during the assignment is preferred

Travel RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in medical-surgical/telemetry, trauma, or acute surgical care
• Current California Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of application; EMSA certification is not accepted
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Recent EPIC charting experience documented in professional work history
• Strong experience caring for post-operative, trauma, neurological, and complex surgical patients
• Experience with central lines, ports, chest tubes, wound care, IV therapy, blood products, dysrhythmia monitoring, and respiratory support
• Ability to manage a fast-paced medical-surgical telemetry assignment with a 1:5 patient ratio
• Two supervisor references required during the application process
• CMSRN and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification are welcome and may be requested based on assignment needs

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from trauma, neurosurgery, vascular, plastic, colorectal, hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, transplant, oncology, gynecologic, burn, bariatric, and other complex surgical procedures
• Perform focused nursing assessments, monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and promptly identify changes in patient condition
• Manage post-operative patients with complex wounds, surgical drains, chest tubes, central lines, ports, feeding tubes, PCA pumps, and CADD pumps
• Care for patients with traumatic brain injuries, stroke-related conditions, seizure disorders, spinal cord injuries, and other neurological needs
• Administer medications, blood products, oxygen therapy, and other treatments in accordance with established protocols
• Provide wound care, tracheostomy care, IV and PICC line management, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Support safe, efficient discharges and coordinate patient education, transitions of care, and follow-up needs
• Float to medical-surgical units as needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and compassionate care

Orange, California, offers a welcoming Southern California setting known for its historic character and convenient access to the region's dining, cultural, and outdoor experiences.

Apply now to join this Orange, California travel nursing opportunity and advance your Registered Nurse career in Southern California.

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.