Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Travel) in a hospital setting, Bakersfield, California. Start date: 08/17/2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,139 - $2,185 per week. Shift: Nights (3x12-hour shifts). This travel temporary assignment involves providing professional nursing care across the age spectrum on a Med Surg unit and coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,139–$2,185 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Work setting: hospital Med Surg unit
- Guaranteed hours: 0
- Travel assignment
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care to patients across the age spectrum within an assigned Med Surg unit
- Assess patient needs with ongoing data collection across physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive domains; address nutrition, pain, education, and advocacy
- Develop a goal-directed plan of care, prioritizing updates and involving the patient/family in planning
- Implement, monitor, and adjust care plans; document changes succinctly and accurately in the electronic medical record
- Coordinate with the health care team, delegate duties, and support orientation/training of staff and students
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about plan of care and participate in discharge planning and patient advocacy
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and unit policies; maintain required competencies, licenses, and education as required
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California
- Med/Surg nursing experience is preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced Med Surg setting and use an electronic medical record system
- Willingness to work nights and 12-hour shifts
- Ability to meet vaccination and regulatory requirements as applicable
Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- Assignment-based support throughout the contract
- Credentialing and regulatory compliance assistance
- Dedicated travel recruiter and 24/7 support
- Housing and travel coordination available if applicable
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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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