Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,404 per week in Burlingame, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Burlingame, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,404 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/14/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 hours (07:00 - 19:00) Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Valid Registered Nurse License Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Experience with patient ratios of 5:1; proficiency in Epic charting system; previous charge experience preferred Description: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse needed for day shift. The nurse is responsible for the overall management of nursing care provided to patients. This includes ensuring competent, compassionate, and cost-effective care from admission to discharge. The nurse must assure safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients while performing disease prevention and restorative measures. The nurse will respond to medical and environmental emergencies. Competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care must be provided in accordance with hospital policies and standards of care. The nurse will plan and coordinate delivery of care to maximize efficient care delivery. Priorities for patient care must be set in both routine and complex situations. The nurse will serve as a liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care. Coordination of patient care will involve the patient, physician, family, and other health team members. The nurse must initiate and direct emergency interventions in a calm and efficient manner. Clinical judgment and critical thinking must be exercised in all aspects of nursing and unit activities. Treatments, medications, and nursing skills must be administered in a timely manner. Maintaining current knowledge of patient care status and monitoring patient perceptions of care is essential. The nurse must inform physicians of significant changes in patients' conditions. Ongoing assessments of patients and families, including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, and self-care factors, must be conducted. Patient care plans must be based on individualized needs, including discharge planning, disease prevention, and restorative measures. The ability to observe and monitor patients at risk for adverse events and implement precautions is required. Patient care plans must be developed collaboratively with patients, families, and physicians. The effectiveness of the plan of care must be evaluated and communicated with all health team members. Changes to plans must be made as appropriate based on evaluations. Overall, the nurse must demonstrate knowledge and ability to effectively interact with the patient population served.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam