Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in San Francisco, CA

Take your next travel nursing assignment in San Francisco, California, as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) providing acute-care to adult and geriatric patients. This 13-week night-shift opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN skilled in medical-surgical nursing, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and multidisciplinary care. Enjoy the vibrant 94117 area, with access to iconic parks, diverse neighborhoods, renowned cultural attractions, and the energy of one of California’s most dynamic cities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) Telemetry
• Job Location: San Francisco, California 94117
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 17, 2026
• End Date: February 16, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Coverage: Two weekend shifts during the contract
• Float Expectations: May float to telemetry, rehabilitation, or other designated locations when qualified

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical and telemetry nursing experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or demonstrated competency
• Previous charge nurse experience
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, including Philips systems, and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Experience with electronic documentation systems; Cerner experience required
• Acute-care, community hospital, and trauma-care experience
• Prior travel nursing experience within the past 12 months
• Ability to complete required orientation and pre-start learning modules
• COVID-19 vaccination and booster are required, subject to applicable medical or religious exemptions

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for adult medical-surgical, orthopedic, and telemetry patients.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Care for patients with orthopedic, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, thoracic, neurologic, renal, and postoperative conditions.
• Manage central and peripheral lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, surgical drains, feeding tubes, ostomies, wound vacuums, and continuous bladder irrigation.
• Administer medications, insulin protocols, blood products, anticoagulants, and other prescribed therapies safely.
• Provide respiratory support, including oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management as appropriate.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, medication reconciliation, patient education, care coordination, and timely documentation in Cerner.
• Collaborate with physicians, rapid response teams, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, IV services, radiology, and social services.
• Respond appropriately to changes in condition, emergency events, and rapid response or code situations.
• Float to other qualified units or locations as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Apply now for this California travel nursing opportunity and join an acute-care healthcare team in San Francisco.

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.