Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Orthopedics RN - $2,144 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Long Beach, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Ortho/Neuro RN with CA licensure and at least 2 years of MS/Tele experience for a hospital position requiring prior travel experience.

Details

• Work in the Ortho/Neuro Med/Surg-Telemetry unit of a hospital setting
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
• Patient diagnoses include stroke, TBI, seizures, trauma, orthopedic, wound, diabetes, and psych
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Uses Omnicell medication system and EPIC documentation system
• SBAR communication system utilized
• Shift schedule is 3x12-hour night shifts from 19:00-07:30
• Floating required based on hospital census
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Tele nursing experience required (hard stop)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and/or Level II experience preferred
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with Rapid Response/Code teams
• Proficient in peripheral line care and management
• Experience with nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, and portable oxygen tanks
• Non-invasive airway management skills required
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• One professional reference required within the past 2 years
• Nursys report required, pulled within 2 weeks of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide Med/Surg-Telemetry level care to patients with complex ortho/neuro diagnoses
• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and IV therapy/phlebotomy
• Navy scrubs required
• RTO requests must be pre-approved and submitted in advance per manager discretion
• Previous permanent staff at this facility are not eligible for consideration
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.