Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Lodi, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Travel) in Lodi, California. Start date: 11/22/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,051-$2,181 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36. Shift: 3x12 Nights (6:30 PM–7:00 AM). Work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This travel assignment requires Med Surg and telemetry experience on a night shift, with patient care delivered to an adult inpatient population using established nursing processes.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,051-$2,181 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12 hours (6:30 PM–7:00 AM)
- Start date: 11/22/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital travel assignment in Lodi, CA

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care to a patient group on Med Surg/Telemetry units using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Monitor patient status, administer medications and interventions, document changes, and communicate variations to the care team.
- Collaborate with physicians, unit staff, and other disciplines; participate in discharge planning and patient/family education.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned nursing staff and assist with staffing as needed on the unit.
- Maintain a safe, healing environment; ensure proper telemetry monitoring, infection control practices, and adherence to patient safety protocols.
- Facilitate continuity of care and learning opportunities for patients, families, and colleagues.

Requirements
- Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
- Experience: At least two years of recent experience in Med Surg or a closely related specialty; solid telemetry experience preferred due to mixed MS/Tele units.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Competencies: Ability to work the night shift on a high-acuity Med Surg/Telemetry unit; strong critical thinking, communication, and patient education skills.
- Eligibility: Must meet state regulatory requirements for practice in the assignment location.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel recruiter and 24/7 support for the assignment
- Fast credentialing process to help you start on time
- Extension opportunities based on performance and unit needs
- Nationwide assignments available through the agency network

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional openings, please visit Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view current travel nursing opportunities and apply.

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
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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