Registered Nurse Medical Surgical
Location: Arcata, CA
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 8/26/2026
Salary: $2142/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical (Nights)
Location
Arcata, CA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | Three 12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 36 hours per week guaranteed
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Medical/Surgical unit during overnight shifts
- Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions throughout the shift
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement patient care plans
- Ensure patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, and discharge planning
Required Qualifications
- Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Proof of negative TB screen within 12 months of contract start date
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a Medical/Surgical inpatient setting
- Familiarity with night shift workflows and patient care demands in an acute care environment
Why Join Us
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week providing schedule stability throughout your contract
- Opportunity to work in a scenic Northern California coastal community with housing resources available nearby
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