Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Long Beach, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Long Beach, CA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Long Beach, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shifts (1830–0700) | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation with core staff

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 46-bed Medical Surgical unit at a 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage patients with diagnoses including pneumonia, COPD, diabetes, ESRD, cellulitis, GI issues, gunshot and stab wounds, abdominal drains, and trauma-related neuro conditions
• Administer and monitor drips including Heparin and Blood products
• Monitor and manage patients on BiPAP and CPAP as needed during night shifts
• Read and interpret telemetry strips when floated to Med/Tele floor
• Float within skill set to MedSurg 5, Tele 7, and Rehab units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry/cardiac strips (required for float coverage)
• Availability to work a minimum of 2–3 major holidays; time-off requests must be kept to a minimum
• Ability to work every other weekend

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Chemotherapy (Chemo) certification preferred
• Prior experience with trauma, wound care, or abdominal drain management
• Experience floating to telemetry or rehabilitation units

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a supportive care team with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, and in-house Hospitalist or Intensivist coverage
• Nurse Aides on unit provide additional support, allowing RNs to focus on delivering quality patient care