Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,400 to $2,590 per week in Arcata, CA - Now Hiring

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Arcata, CA Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $2,400 to $2,590 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Arcata, California, 95518!

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) | Arcata, CA | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a compassionate Medical-Surgical team where your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and dedication help patients recover and achieve their best possible outcomes. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Med Surg to provide exceptional patient care in Arcata, CA. If you thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment and enjoy caring for a diverse patient population, this opportunity is for you!

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)
• Location: Arcata
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3x12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $2400 to $2590

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with a variety of medical and post-surgical conditions
• Perform detailed patient assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and prescribed treatments safely and accurately
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly identify and report changes in clinical status
• Manage wound care, pain management, post-operative recovery, and patient education
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and quality care standards
• Respond effectively to emergency situations while providing compassionate, patient-centered care

Requirements

• Active California RN License
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• ACLS Certification preferred
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and critical thinking skills
• Experience caring for medical, surgical, and post-operative patients
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to prioritize care and manage multiple patients in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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