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 acuityStaffing 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 managementEpidural and PCA pain controlFoley and PICC line managementTraction and immobilization devicesPyxis for medication administrationeMD system for electronic documentationSupport Services Available :
24 / 7 in-house provider coveragePharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and transportation supportRapid response and lift teams availableCertifications Required :
BLS and ACLS (required)NIHSS preferredSkills Required :
Telemetry monitoring (on-unit)Interpretation and management of dysrhythmiasBlood product administrationCentral and peripheral IV managementOrthopedic post-operative careIsolation precautions and infection controlStaffing & Scheduling :
12-hour shifts (days / nights)Float and weekend coverage required (every other weekend)Orientation : 12 hoursScrubs : Royal blue (provided)Experience Requirements :
Minimum 3 years Med-Surg or Ortho experienceMust have handled 1 : 4–1 : 5 ratios in similar settingsPrior 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 benefitsLicense and certification reimbursementContinuing EducationMedical benefitsWellness and fitness programsDental benefitsGuaranteed HoursMileage reimbursementReferral bonusBereavementHoliday PaySick payRetention bonus