Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview

Registered Nurse – Med Surg, in a travel temporary assignment. Based in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date: November 9, 2026. Contract duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,929–$2,008. Shift: 12-hour days, 3 days per week (36 hours weekly). Setting: hospital-based medical/surgical unit. This assignment involves planning, coordinating, and delivering nursing care to a mixed adult and geriatric patient population, with supervision of ancillary staff as appropriate.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,929–$2,008 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12‑hour day shifts, 3 days per week
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• Setting: hospital medical/surgical unit; travel assignment

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and provide nursing care for patients on the medical/surgical unit
• Assess patients’ physiological and psychosocial needs; monitor vital signs and respond to clinical changes
• Administer medications and treatments with attention to age-related considerations for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Develop, implement, and adjust care plans in collaboration with the care team; document outcomes and progress
• Supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel within scope of practice
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to support safe, quality care

Requirements

• Active registered nurse license in California (RN)
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts in a hospital setting
• Demonstrated ability to care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Eligibility for a 13-week travel assignment

Benefits and Support

• Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance as needed
• Regular, timely pay and payroll processing

PAY DISCLAIMER

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.