Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse – Oakland, CA Travel Contract

Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Oakland, California for experienced acute-care RNs seeking a 13-week night-shift contract in the East Bay.

Join a collaborative acute-care team as a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse and care for adult and geriatric patients in a dynamic hospital setting. This California travel nursing opportunity offers valuable experience with telemetry, surgical overflow, renal, trauma, cardiac, and oncology patient populations. Oakland is known for its diverse community, vibrant culture, and convenient access to the greater Bay Area.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Location: Oakland, California
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; approximately 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Unit Setting: 28-bed medical-surgical telemetry unit with an average daily census of approximately 28
• Scheduling: Weekend coverage as needed; no block scheduling

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse license in California
• At least 2 years of recent acute-care nursing experience, including medical-surgical telemetry experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Strong EKG and telemetry skills, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience caring for patients with surgical, renal, trauma, oncology, and cardiac telemetry needs; active chemotherapy administration is not required for this role
• Ability to float to stepdown/PCU, medical-surgical, emergency department, and other telemetry-level assignments as needed
• Travel nursing experience is required; first-time travelers may be considered
• NIHSS certification is preferred
• Experience with electronic charting systems such as Epic is preferred
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, prioritization, and teamwork skills

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a medical-surgical telemetry setting
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize, interpret, and appropriately respond to dysrhythmias
• Care for patients with renal conditions, trauma, surgical overflow needs, oncology diagnoses, CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal
• Administer medications, including management of heparin protocols, and safely perform blood product administration
• Manage peripheral and central lines, PICC lines, ports, feeding tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomies, wound care, and wound vacs
• Provide oxygen therapy, including nasal cannula and high-flow nasal cannula support, and assist with non-invasive airway management
• Complete pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization and angiogram patients
• Use rapid response and code team processes effectively while escalating changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float across designated units and telemetry-level assignments while maintaining high standards of patient care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this Oakland, California travel nursing job and join an experienced acute-care 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.