Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse - Med Surg, traveling assignment in Bakersfield, California. Start date 08/17/2026 for a Weeks duration on a Nights shift (3x12 hours). Weekly pay range is $2,139 to $2,195 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. This is a hospital-based, travel temporary assignment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,139 - $2,195 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Work setting: Hospital travel assignment
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care to patients across the age spectrum within the Med Surg unit; supervise and coordinate care planning with other disciplines.
- Assess patient needs and perform ongoing data collection across physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive domains; address nutrition, pain, education, learning needs, and advocacy.
- Develop a goal-directed, prioritized plan of care based on patient diagnosis and expected outcomes; include patient and family in planning and updates.
- Document thoroughly and clearly in the medical record; maintain current, accurate documentation and navigate the electronic medical record system.
- Delegate and coordinate duties of the health care team; participate in orientation and training of new staff and students; ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and unit policies.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers about the plan of care; support patient advocacy and continuity of care.
Requirements
- Current, active RN license
- Vaccinations required as a condition of employment per policy (medical or religious exemptions may apply)
- Ability to work nights (3x12) and participate in a travel assignment
- E-Verify participation and compliance with Right to Work requirements
- Ability to work effectively in a hospital Med Surg environment and to adapt to a travel assignment
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 travel support and on-call assistance
- Fast credentialing and onboarding processes
- Licensing, vaccination and compliance assistance
- Extension opportunities based on performance and unit needs
- Regular pay cycles with weekly pay information provided
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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.
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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 do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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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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