Travel Telemetry RN (Med-Surg Float) - $2,201 per week

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Los Angeles, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Med Surg Discipline : RN Start Date : 12 / 01 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Unit Description - 7 North Orthopedic / Med-Surg Unit Type of Care : Medical-Surgical and Orthopedic care for adult and geriatric patients. Provides both general med-surg care and post-operative orthopedic management. Focus on recovery and rehabilitation following total joint replacements and orthopedic trauma. Patient Population : Adult and geriatric patients requiring post-surgical, orthopedic, and general medical care. Common diagnoses include fractures, joint replacements, infections, diabetes, COPD, CHF, and post-operative recovery. Unit Capacity : Average census : Moderate to high acuity Staffing ratio : 1 : 5 (days, nights, weekends) Nursing Responsibilities : Monitor vital signs, pain, neurovascular checks, and surgical sites. Manage orthopedic traction, surgical drains, and peripheral nerve block catheters. Provide wound care, wound vac therapy, and dressing changes. Administer medications including PCA and IV therapy. Care for patients with oxygen therapy, chest tubes, and tracheostomies. Collaborate with physical therapy and other interdisciplinary teams for mobility and discharge planning. Common Procedures & Equipment : Total joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder) Orthopedic trauma management Epidural and PCA pain control Foley and PICC line management Traction and immobilization devices Pyxis for medication administration eMD system for electronic documentation Support Services Available : 24 / 7 in-house provider coverage Pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and transportation support Rapid response and lift teams available Certifications Required : BLS and ACLS (required) NIHSS preferred Skills Required : Telemetry monitoring (on-unit) Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias Blood product administration Central and peripheral IV management Orthopedic post-operative care Isolation precautions and infection control Staffing & Scheduling : 12-hour shifts (days / nights) Float and weekend coverage required (every other weekend) Orientation : 12 hours Scrubs : Royal blue (provided) Experience Requirements : Minimum 3 years Med-Surg or Ortho experience Must have handled 1 : 4-1 : 5 ratios in similar settings Prior travel experience preferred (no first-time travelers accepted) Epic Required About HonorVet Technologies HonorVet Technologies : Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans. As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency , we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs / LVNs, CNAs / CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more. At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served. Benefits Vision benefits License and certification reimbursement Continuing Education Medical benefits Wellness and fitness programs Dental benefits Guaranteed Hours Mileage reimbursement Referral bonus Bereavement Holiday Pay Sick pay Retention bonus