Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview
Registered Nurse | Med Surg | Templeton, California | Travel assignment begins 08/03/2026 for 13 weeks | 36 guaranteed hours per week | Shift: 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM-7:30 AM) | Short-term acute care hospital setting. Requires an active RN license in the practice state and current Basic Life Support (BLS). Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum two years of recent Med/Surg experience. The role focuses on age-specific nursing care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and requires collaboration with the care team to plan and deliver care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,920-$2,034 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital medical/surgical unit

Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care on the medical/surgical unit, including planning, coordination, and delivery of care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Execute vital signs, patient monitoring, medication administration, intravenous therapy, and management of blood products
- Care for and maintain indwelling catheters and drains; apply sterile technique as required
- Operate and monitor routine medical equipment (glucose meters, IV pumps, PCA machines)
- Initiate multidisciplinary, goal-oriented care plans in collaboration with the health care team
- Educate patients and families regarding care plans, medications, and discharge instructions; tailor education to age, culture, and learning readiness
- Delegate appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel based on competency; supervise and evaluate performance
- Demonstrate competency in epidural management, acute post-operative wound care, and assessment of vascular patency

Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of practice (California)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of two years of recent Med/Surg experience
- Ability to work night shifts and function effectively on a Med/Surg floor
- Proficiency in accommodating adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
- Strong collaboration skills for multidisciplinary team-based care

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Weekly pay processing per week

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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