Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse, Med Surg — Bakersfield, California. Start date 08/03/2026 for 8 weeks on a travel assignment with 3x12-hour day shifts in a hospital-based Med Surg unit. Weekly pay ranges from $2,064 to $2,213. Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week. This assignment requires active licensure and compliance with organizational policy and regulatory standards.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,064–$2,213 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Work setting: hospital-based Medical-Surgical unit
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care to patients across the age spectrum on the Med Surg unit
- Assess patient needs and perform ongoing data collection across physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive domains, including education and advocacy
- Formulate and implement a goal-directed plan of care, updating the plan in collaboration with the patient and family
- Document clearly and accurately in the electronic medical record; communicate changes in condition and treatment to the care team
- Collaborate with the health care team, delegate appropriately, and assist with orientation and training of new staff and students as needed
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license to practice in California
- Ability to meet hospital credentialing and vaccination requirements; compliance with E-Verify
- Relevant Med Surg nursing experience or demonstrated competency in medical-surgical care
- Ability to work in a hospital Med Surg setting and on a 3x12-hour day shift schedule
- Strong communication skills and commitment to patient- and family-centered care
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support and onboarding assistance
- Credentialing and licensing coordination
- Housing options coordination and travel logistics support (where available)
- Extension opportunities and access to additional assignments
Find more opportunities
If this assignment isn’t a fit, you can view other travel nursing openings at the Hiring Organization URL: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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.
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.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
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.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.