Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse – Med Surg, travel assignment in Bakersfield, California. Start date: 08/03/2026. Duration: Weeks. Shift: 3x12 nights. Weekly pay: $2,094 to $2,250 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. This assignment takes place in a hospital setting within the Med Surg unit, caring for patients across the age spectrum.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,094 - $2,250 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 (not guaranteed)
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Setting: Med Surg unit in a hospital travel assignment
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care to patients across the age spectrum within the Med Surg unit.
- Assess patient needs, problems and concerns; perform ongoing data collection across physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive domains, including nutrition, pain, education, family involvement and advocacy.
- Identify learning needs of patients, families and caregivers and tailor education accordingly.
- Formulate a goal-directed plan of care, prioritize updates, and document the plan of care with patient/family involvement.
- Deliver care in a thorough, safe, and consistent manner; delegate appropriately and coordinate duties of the health care team.
- Document thoroughly and accurately in the electronic medical record; communicate changes in condition to the team; participate in unit orientation and training and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers about plan of care and discharge needs; maintain professional communication with patients, families and team members.
- Maintain competency in required licenses, certifications and education; perform other duties as assigned and assist with orientation of staff when needed.
Requirements
- Active California RN license required.
- Graduate of an approved nursing program; current licensure in good standing.
- Med Surg nursing experience preferred.
- Ability to work the night shift (3x12 nights) on the Med Surg unit.
- Vaccination compliance per employer policy; exemptions may apply.
- E-Verify participation and Right to Work compliance; ability to work in the United States.
Benefits and Support
- Vaccination policy compliance with exemptions where applicable.
- Employer participates in E-Verify.
- Assignment support and regulatory guidance related to licensure, certifications and education requirements.
- Access to ongoing travel support and a dedicated nurse recruiter for the duration of the assignment.
Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t a fit, explore other RN Med Surg travel openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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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