Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Santa Cruz, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Santa Cruz, California, 95060!

Job ID: 903052

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Orthopedics

Location


Santa Cruz, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | 8-hour shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 55-bed Medical Surgical / Orthopedic unit with a 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Document and manage patient records using Cerner EMR
• Float between both MedSurg units as needed, with a designated home base unit
• Participate in every-other-weekend scheduling and rotate into the permanent staff holiday schedule
• Collaborate with on-site hospitalists, respiratory therapy (24/7), pharmacy (24/7), and an IV & PICC team available during daytime hours

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of solid Medical Surgical experience required for all shifts
• Night shift candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of solid MedSurg experience in a comparable setting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with orthopedic patient populations
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR
• ONC certification preferred for nurses with oncology experience

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 pharmacy, and a dedicated IV & PICC team during the day
• Benefit from a structured orientation across both MedSurg units to set you up for success from day one

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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