Job ID:
Position: RN Med Surg/Tele Surgical
Required Certifications
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Shift Notes
12hr Days, EOW, First to Float
Location: Sacramento, CA, 95823-5403
Job Type: 13 Weeks
Start date: 11/11/2025
Pay: $60-$65 PER HOUR
Job description:
Unit Notes
Med Sol prescreens need 2 sup refs (charge accepted) at submittal; 1 w/in 12 mo. & 1 w/in 3 years worked
***PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE, THE DYSRHYTHMIA EXAM (BASIC) THROUGH UNA IS REQUIRED TO BE SENT ALONG WITH ACCEPTANCE.
THIS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 24-48 HRS.
PLEASE NOTE IT’S PASS OR FAIL AND THEY GET TWO ATTEMPTS (TEST A SHOULD BE ASSIGNED FIRST AND IF NOT PASSED, TEST B SHOULD BE ASSIGNED FOR THE RETAKE).
A SCREENSHOT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS IS ALSO REQUIRED.
YOU’LL NEED TO SET YOUR TRAVELER UP FOR THIS EXAM IMMEDIATELY.
We can accept the Relias basic Dysrhythmia exam within the last 12 if the traveler has previously taken the exam
ONLY AVAIL START DATE: 11/11
Surgical Acute
Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:4-5. Tele patients are 1:4
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Common diagnosis / Types of patients Many post-ops; ortho, lap chole, general surgicals. Also have psych patients with sitters on case by case basis.
Experience or 'Must have' skills Must be proficient reading & interpreting tele strips.
Are RNs required to titrate drips- Yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips Titrate: heparin, morphine
Set rate: protonix, morphine, amio, dobutamine
Is there a charge nurse on each shift- Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Yes, generally does not take patients, but will do break relief.
Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios Yes as census and staffing dictates
RT/Equipment (i.e., Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, vents, etc.) No vents. Can have Cpap, Bipap, high flow
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? No monitor techs.
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) 12Hr shifts: 7a-730p/7p-730a
Self-scheduling is used; but is not finalized until the manager balances it. Block scheduling is generally not available.
Travelers can access their schedules from home & make themselves "available" for extra shifts & make trades with other staff. OT and extra shifts are available.
Schedules are out 4 weeks.
Weekend Requirements Every other weekend
Holiday Requirements Rotate in with core staff
Is there Call or a Standby requirement- None
Floating Requirements? Floating to other MedSurg floors is common. Potential to also float to the ER for ER hold patients.
All other Sacramento facilities. Mid-shift float to another facility is rare, but can happen.
Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided- Navy - under shirts must be navy, white, or black. Scrub jackets are optional, must be navy.
Unit/Department Specific Orientation 1 - 2 days on the floor with preceptor.
Additional Notes Low income area. Common to have homeless and inmate patients.
Qualifications:
The ability to care for patients on Bipap and adequately adjust settings with MD guidance is needed, as RT is not present at this site. To work proficiently on the unit, the ability and comfortableness to assume care of patients on Insulin Drips, Cardizem drips, Nitro Drips, and others.
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