Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Contract in San Francisco, California

Seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical RN for a 13-week travel nursing contract in San Francisco, California. Provide acute-care nursing to adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative hospital setting.

Bring your acute-care nursing expertise to an adult Medical-Surgical unit caring for patients with complex medical needs. This on-site assignment offers an interdisciplinary setting and the opportunity to support patients through assessment, treatment, and recovery. The unit is based in San Francisco, a vibrant city known for its scenic hills, cultural attractions, parks, and neighborhood amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: San Francisco, California
• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start date: December 8, 2026
• End date: March 9, 2027
• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week; 12-hour shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated weekly pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Patient population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical patient ratio: 1:5
• Charting system: Epic
• Work setting: Adult acute-care medicine; this is not an orthopedic unit
• Assignment flexibility: Floating to other units or facilities may be required based on staffing needs and qualifications.

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand
• BSN required
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
• Epic charting experience
• Teaching-hospital experience
• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry experience preferred
• COVID-19 vaccination and booster required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered
• Two references from a recent employer must be available at submission

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with acute exacerbations of complex chronic conditions and new infectious processes.
• Assess and care for patients with pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, sickle cell, and medical-psychological needs.
• Administer medications and blood products, maintain IV access, and provide care for central lines, PICCs, ports, feeding tubes, ostomies, chest tubes, and surgical drains.
• Monitor patients using telemetry and centralized monitoring, and respond appropriately to changes in condition, including activation of rapid-response or code teams.
• Follow isolation precautions and provide oxygen, airway, tracheostomy, and other supportive care within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, support patient safety, and promote effective transitions.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical travel nursing opportunity in San Francisco, California.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.