Travel Registered Nurse Short Stay Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Short Stay in Hanford, California, United States. Start date 08/10/2026 for an eight-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours and a weekly pay range of $1,903 to $2,039 per week. Shift: three 12-hour shifts. The role is in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting with a 173-bed capacity. This assignment requires active nursing practice in a fast-paced acute care environment and offers a structured, clinical-focused experience for short-stay patients.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,903–$2,039 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Three 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital (173 beds)

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for the patient or assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with other disciplines; apply critical thinking and professional judgment.
- Collect relevant data, assess health status, analyze findings, develop and implement care plans, and reevaluate progress toward outcomes.
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care; collaborate with patient, family, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Provide patient and family education, and offer learning opportunities for team members; delegate appropriately and coordinate duties among the care team.
- Maintain a safe, healing, and compassionate environment while ensuring adherence to policy and evidence-based practice.

Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (California) — Required
- BSN — Preferred
- Minimum two years of recent acute care nursing experience — Required or strongly preferred
- CPR/BLS certification (AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS) — Required
- ACLS and PALS certifications (AHA-ACLS/ARC-ALS and AHA-PALS/ARC-PALS) — Required
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems, specifically EPIC and Cerner — Required
- Ability to work in an acute care, fast-paced setting and participate in a 40-hour guarantee per week

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing process
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities
- Dedicated on-assignment support

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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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

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

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

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

What Makes Healthforce Different

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

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

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

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

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.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.