RN Break Relief

Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Specialty: Nursing
Sub-Specialty: Registered Nurse
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Holiday Coverage: Required
Minimum Experience: 1 year
EMR: Cerner
State License: California RN License (required upon acceptance)

The Break RN provides critical nursing support across multiple hospital departments by offering break relief and supplemental staffing. This role functions under the direction of the Nurse House Supervisor and supports a variety of clinical areas including Emergency Medical-Surgical/Swing Bed and Skilled Nursing units.

The nurse will autonomously report to assigned departments based on competency and staffing needs. This position requires the ability to deliver safe age-appropriate care to a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to geriatric patients.

• Implement the nursing process to deliver safe and effective patient care across assigned hospital departments.
• Provide break coverage and supplemental staffing support to unit RNs.
• Deliver age-appropriate individualized care to patients of all ages (0 120 years).
• Float between multiple departments based on competency and staffing needs.
• Maintain up-to-date proof of competency for all units supported.
• Collaborate with supervisors and clinical teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Document care accurately using the Cerner EMR system.

• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience within the last 2 years.
• At least 6 months of recent Emergency or Critical Care experience required.

• Current unencumbered California RN License.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers (must be from American Heart Association).
• ACLS
• PALS

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

• Missed meals or breaks must be pre-approved by a supervisor to be eligible for pay.
• Overtime and holiday pay follow strictly defined policies based on hours worked.
• Credentialing should be submitted in one complete batch.
• Housing in the area may be limited; short-term and longer-term options are available nearby.
• Weekly billing cycles apply; invoices follow the facilitys standard process.