Travel Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care Medical Surgical Skilled - Palo Alto, CA

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 8hr days, 40 hours a week, starting November 15, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,460 a week in all, a taxable rate of $25 an hour plus $1,460.32 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

The healthcare professional in the Ambulatory Care Medical Surgical Skilled specialty is based in the location specified. This role involves providing hands-on patient care within the scope of practice defined by the California Nursing Practice Act, focusing on delivering family-centered, evidence-based nursing practices in an ambulatory care setting.

Job Details

• Position Description: The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN responsible for assessing, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The CN collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop and execute individualized plans of care, ensuring safety and quality.
• Required Qualifications: CA-RN (Registered Nurse), Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The role necessitates a minimum of 0 years of experience, with ongoing professional development including licensure and BLS certification. The CN is expected to demonstrate effective communication, leadership, and the ability to respond swiftly to clinical situations. They must be able to quickly assess patient needs, educate patients and families, and support team collaboration.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits