Travel Registered Nurse Short Stay Job
Registered Nurse – Short Stay in Hanford, California, United States. Start date 08/10/2026 for an eight-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours and a weekly pay range of $1,903 to $2,039 per week. Shift: three 12-hour shifts. The role is in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting with a 173-bed capacity. This assignment requires active nursing practice in a fast-paced acute care environment and offers a structured, clinical-focused experience for short-stay patients.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,903–$2,039 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Three 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital (173 beds)
Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for the patient or assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with other disciplines; apply critical thinking and professional judgment.
- Collect relevant data, assess health status, analyze findings, develop and implement care plans, and reevaluate progress toward outcomes.
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care; collaborate with patient, family, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Provide patient and family education, and offer learning opportunities for team members; delegate appropriately and coordinate duties among the care team.
- Maintain a safe, healing, and compassionate environment while ensuring adherence to policy and evidence-based practice.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (California) — Required
- BSN — Preferred
- Minimum two years of recent acute care nursing experience — Required or strongly preferred
- CPR/BLS certification (AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS) — Required
- ACLS and PALS certifications (AHA-ACLS/ARC-ALS and AHA-PALS/ARC-PALS) — Required
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems, specifically EPIC and Cerner — Required
- Ability to work in an acute care, fast-paced setting and participate in a 40-hour guarantee per week
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing process
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities
- Dedicated on-assignment support
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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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