Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview

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

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 job access across multiple specialties and care settings
• 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

What Makes Healthforce Different

• 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

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• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract