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Job ID: 890899
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,323.55
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Red Bluff, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days (12-hour shifts, 7am–7pm) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a combined adult and pediatric Med/Surg Telemetry unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio across a 45-bed unit
- Manage a fast-paced patient population with an average length of stay of 3 days, including diagnoses such as COPD, post-op recovery, GI bleeds, OB/GYN surgeries, orthopedic cases, sepsis, altered mental status, chest pain rule-out, stroke, cellulitis, and ETOH withdrawal
- Titrate and manage drips including Heparin and Protonix as required
- Operate and monitor respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
- Participate in on-call and standby requirements as scheduled; adhere to every-other-weekend or 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule and rotate into holiday staffing
- Wear Navy Blue scrubs per unit dress code policy
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in California (or compact license eligibility)
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Medical Surgical nursing
- Telemetry experience required
- BLS certification required
- Ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with rapid patient turnover
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Pediatric Med/Surg experience strongly preferred; candidates without pediatric experience will not be assigned to pediatric patients
- PALS certification preferred
- Experience with Heparin and Protonix drip management
- Prior experience in OB or telemetry settings (optional float opportunities available for qualified candidates)
Why Join Us
- Work alongside a dedicated team with a team lead charge nurse model, nurse aide support, and hospitalist coverage to support patient care
- Self-scheduling options available with schedules typically posted 30–45 days in advance, offering a degree of flexibility and work-life balance