Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Overview
Bakersfield, California, United States
Start date: 08/17/2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Weekly pay: $2,125–$2,241 per week
Shift: 3x12-hour days (36 hours per week)
Setting: hospital-based travel assignment on a Med Surg unit
Key Highlights
Weekly pay range: $2,125–$2,241 per week
Contract duration: 8 weeks
Shift: 12-hour days, 3 shifts per week
Start date: 08/17/2026
Unit: Medical-Surgical in a hospital environment
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 patient advocacy
- Develop and update a goal-directed plan of care, prioritizing based on diagnosis and expected outcomes; involve patient, family, and designee in planning
- Implement care thoroughly and safely; delegate and coordinate duties of the health care team; participate in orientation and training of staff as needed
- Document clearly and accurately in the electronic medical record; communicate changes in condition and treatment to the care team; support research activities as requested
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; maintain required competencies, licenses, certifications and education per local administration and regulatory agencies
- Educate patients, families and caregivers about plan of care; maintain professional communication with patients, families and team members
Requirements
- Current registered nurse license in California (or eligibility to practice per state and local regulations) and in good standing
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts, totaling 36 hours per week
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and thorough, accurate documentation practices
- Strong assessment, critical thinking and care coordination skills; ability to coordinate multidisciplinary care
- Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance and vaccination requirements (exemptions considered where applicable)
- Willingness to participate in orientation and ongoing education; ability to adapt to a hospital Med Surg environment
Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment with dedicated recruiter and ongoing support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Assignment coordination and scheduling support
- Compliance and regulatory guidance throughout the assignment
- 24/7 support during the travel assignment
- Access to resources for safety, policy adherence, and professional development
About the Role
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.
About Healthforce
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
What Makes Healthforce Different
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.
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