Travel Telemetry​/Medical-Surgical RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Castro Valley, California.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/19/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring 5 years of experience and a CA RN license.

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Cares for patients with falls, sepsis, UTI, pneumonia, COPD exacerbation, and CHF exacerbation
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift, 5x8 hours,
• Every other weekend required
• On call as needed
• Epic charting system preferred

• Active CA RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience required
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line and peripheral line care, and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Experience accessing and managing ports preferred
• Experience with blood product administration
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, preferred
• Experience with rapid response/code teams preferred
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred
• Experience in Cardiac Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings preferred
• Respiratory care skills including chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
• Genitourinary/renal skills including continuous bladder irrigation and pre/post hemodialysis management preferred
• Feeding tube care and management experience
• Heparin protocol and PCA medication management experience preferred
• Isolation precautions/PPE knowledge required
• Orthopedic experience including ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, total joint replacement, and traction preferred
• Experience managing substance withdrawal preferred

• Provide direct patient care on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit managing complex medical conditions
• Respond to cardiac emergencies and utilize rapid response/code teams as needed
• Adhere to isolation precautions and proper PPE usage
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, with only one holiday request approved per contract
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Local candidates accepted at local rate
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify for travel rate
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before being eligible to return as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-746870. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.