Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Oakland, California Travel Contract

Apply for a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse travel contract in Oakland, CA, offering $2,130–$2,250 weekly for a 15-week assignment. Join a collaborative adult and geriatric care team in a dynamic hospital environment and care for patients with telemetry, surgical overflow, renal, trauma, and oncology needs. Oakland is a vibrant Bay Area community known for its diverse culture, scenic parks, waterfront attractions, and convenient access to the region’s recreational and urban amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Location: Oakland, California
• Assignment Length: 15-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; approximately 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients with telemetry, surgical overflow, renal, trauma, and oncology needs
• Typical Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Floating: May float to stepdown/PCU, Med/Surg, ED, and all telemetry levels of care
• Scheduling Notes: No block scheduling; weekend coverage is required, and nurses should expect to work two of the three major holidays based on unit needs

Med/Surg Tele RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in Med/Surg Tele or a closely related hospital setting
• Current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• EKG Skill Level 3/4 competency
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias
• Telemetry nursing experience, including remote cardiac monitoring
• Ability to provide safe, high-quality nursing care across Med/Surg, stepdown, ED, and telemetry environments
• NIHSS certification or experience preferred
• Experience with Epic is preferred; specific charting system experience is not required
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• COVID-19 vaccination is required; qualifying medical or religious exemptions may be considered

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Med/Surg Tele setting
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and promptly recognize, interpret, and respond to dysrhythmias
• Care for patients with surgical overflow, renal, trauma, and oncology diagnoses; active chemotherapy administration is not included
• Manage telemetry, oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway support, IV therapy, central lines, PICC lines, ports, feeding tubes, drains, and wound care as indicated
• Administer medications, including medications managed through heparin protocols and PCA therapy, according to established standards
• Perform patient assessments, care planning, education, reassessments, and accurate electronic health record documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float safely and effectively to assigned areas while maintaining quality, compassionate patient care
• Participate in emergency response, code, and rapid response activities as appropriate

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele RN travel nursing opportunity in Oakland, California, and join a leading healthcare team in the Bay Area.

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.