Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Orthopedic - $2,240 to $2,440 per week in Redding, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Orthopedic
Location: Redding, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,240 to $2,440 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse – Med Surg | Redding, CA | 13 Weeks Contract

Med-Surg nursing is where strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and compassionate patient care come together. We’re looking for an experienced Registered Nurse – Med Surg to join a dedicated healthcare team in Redding, CA.

If you’re comfortable managing diverse patient needs, staying organized during busy shifts, and providing calm, compassionate care when patients need it most, this could be your next great assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (RN – Med Surg)
• Location: Redding, CA
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Year
• Weekly Pay: $2,240 to $2,440

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Medical-Surgical patients throughout their hospital stay
• Perform thorough assessments, including vital signs, pain levels, neurological status, and overall patient condition
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments safely
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to physicians and the healthcare team
• Monitor IV lines, drains, wounds, catheters, and other clinical devices
• Provide wound care, post-operative care, and other treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols
• Assist with admissions, transfers, procedures, and discharge planning
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals
• Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and emergency situations
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, HIPAA, patient safety, and hospital protocols
• Advocate for patients while providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care

Qualifications

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2year of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification preferred or required by facility
• Strong knowledge of Medical-Surgical nursing, patient assessment, medication administration, and clinical documentation
• Experience caring for adult medical and post-surgical patients
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple patient needs in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively during night shifts
• Strong commitment to patient safety and quality care