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Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – San Francisco, CA

Explore a California travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN in San Francisco. Provide high-quality acute-care nursing to adult and geriatric patients while using Epic EMR, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and working consistent day shifts with a 1:4 patient ratio. This travel Registered Nurse contract offers the opportunity to care for patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions in a 30-bed hospital unit.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: San Francisco, CA 94109
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Assignment Dates: November 17, 2026–March 2, 2027
• Duration: 15 weeks
• Openings: 2
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Schedule: Day shift, 3 shifts per week; approximately 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Unit Profile: 30-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit with an average daily census of approximately 20 patients
• Documentation: Epic EMR
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse license
• BSN required
• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
• Recent cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation experience
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
• Previous travel nursing experience within the past 12 months
• Epic charting experience
• COVID-19 vaccination and booster required, subject to applicable medical or religious exemptions
• Ability to float to other eligible units or nearby facilities when needed
• NIHSS certification preferred

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in an acute-care Medical-Surgical/Telemetry setting.
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition.
• Manage patients with cardiac, neurological, renal, respiratory, and post-surgical conditions.
• Administer medications and manage non-titrated cardiac drips according to established protocols.
• Provide care for central lines, PICC lines, ports, chest tubes, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, surgical drains, and wound vacuums.
• Manage oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and other non-invasive airway support.
• Perform IV starts, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and heparin protocol management.
• Use Epic EMR to accurately document assessments, interventions, medications, and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with providers, rapid response teams, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation services, and social services.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, changes in condition, and rapid response or code situations.

Travel Nursing in San Francisco, California

Enjoy living and working in San Francisco, a vibrant coastal city known for its iconic neighborhoods, scenic waterfront, diverse dining, arts and culture, and easy access to outdoor recreation throughout the Bay Area. The 94109 area places you near historic city landmarks, convenient transportation, and an energetic urban lifestyle.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN travel contract in San Francisco, California, and take the next step in your nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.