Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

San Luis Obispo, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
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

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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.
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