Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Travel) 13-week assignment in a rural, acute-care setting in California. Start date: September 14, 2026. Weekly pay: $1,816–$1,861 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM). Setting: Critical Access Hospital. Employment Type: Travel – Temporary Assignment. The role delivers coordinated nursing care for Med Surg patients, supervises a nursing team, and collaborates with other disciplines to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,816–$1,861 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
- Start date: September 14, 2026
- Setting: Critical Access Hospital (Med Surg)

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or patient group according to established standards and the nursing process
- Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses and care needs; develop and implement a care plan, and coordinate care delivery
- Monitor patient status, administer medications and treatments as ordered, and evaluate progress toward outcomes
- Collaborate with the care team, patient, and family to promote safety, healing, and a humane care environment
- Assist with discharge planning and provide patient/family education to support continuity of care
- Delegate appropriately, supervise assigned staff, and ensure appropriate documentation and care coordination

Requirements
- Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (California) is required
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
- Experience: Minimum two years of recent acute care or Med Surg experience
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- EMR: EPIC experience required; Cerner experience is a plus
- Ability to work in a rural/critical access hospital setting and participate in a 24/7 care environment

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing process
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities
- Nationwide assignments
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment

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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.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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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.

• 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.

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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
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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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