Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg travel assignment in Ukiah, California. Start date: 10/12/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay: $1,763-$1,920 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts. Setting: Short-term acute care hospital, Med Surg unit within a 50-bed acute care medical center.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,763-$1,920 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
- Start date: 10/12/2026
- Facility type: Short-term acute care hospital, Med Surg unit
- Extension opportunities may be available based on performance and department needs

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for an assigned group of Med Surg patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
- Monitor patient status, administer medications, manage IVs, document progress, and respond to changes in condition with critical thinking and sound clinical judgment.
- Coordinate care with physicians, ancillary services, and other disciplines; supervise and direct activities of various levels of nursing staff as appropriate.
- Develop and implement care plans, ensure safe and effective discharge planning, and provide patient and family education to support understanding and adherence.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record; participate in quality improvement initiatives and uphold infection control and safety standards.
- Communicate and collaborate with the care team to promote a healing, patient-centered environment; advocate for patients’ and families’ learning needs.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of California
- Minimum of two years recent experience in an acute care setting
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- ACLS certification required
- PALS certification required or must be obtained by traveler if extending beyond the initial contract; PALS preferred/optional for the first contract
- EPIC electronic medical record experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced Med Surg environment and meet the demands of a 12-hour shift

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel-support availability
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- 13-week assignment with guaranteed hours
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Professional development and ongoing clinical resources as part of the travel program

Find more opportunities
If you would like to explore additional openings, visit Healthforce Healthcare LLC’s opportunities page at to view other travel nursing roles and locations.

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.