Posted 09/28/2026 · Job #523610
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Castro Valley, California
Job Description
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract
Apply for a 13-week Medical-Surgical Telemetry Travel RN job in Castro Valley, California. Bring your expertise to a dynamic adult medical-surgical telemetry unit and care for a diverse patient population with complex medical conditions in a collaborative hospital environment. Located in the scenic East Bay, Castro Valley offers convenient access to outdoor recreation, regional parks, and the cultural attractions of the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200-$2,320
- Location: Castro Valley, California
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing
- Contract: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- End Date: January 18, 2027
- Shift: Night shift, 11:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
- Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week; every other weekend
- Unit: 30-bed adult surgical unit with an average daily census of approximately 28
- Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 5:1
- Charting: Epic experience preferred
Travel RN Job Requirements
- At least 5 years of Registered Nurse experience, including medical-surgical and telemetry nursing experience
- Active California Registered Nurse license
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Strong experience caring for adult patients with telemetry monitoring and complex medical-surgical needs
- Ability to manage an approximately 5:1 patient assignment while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary care team
Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical telemetry patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize, interpret, and respond to dysrhythmias
- Care for patients with conditions including falls, sepsis, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, and CHF exacerbations
- Administer medications and blood products while following applicable medication and patient safety protocols
- Manage central lines, ports, peripheral IVs, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and continuous bladder irrigation
- Apply heparin protocols and provide care for patients with renal failure, substance withdrawal, orthopedic trauma, and post-joint replacement needs
- Perform nursing assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, and accurately document patient care
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, IV teams, and rapid response teams
- Recognize changes in patient condition and escalate concerns promptly to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes
Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Telemetry Travel RN opportunity in Castro Valley, California, and join a collaborative healthcare team in the East Bay.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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