Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview

Registered Nurse, Med Surg – Travel assignment in Bakersfield, CA. Start date: 08/17/2026. 8 contract weeks. 36 hours per week (3x12-hour days). Weekly pay range: $2,088-$2,170. Hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients across the age spectrum within an assigned Med Surg unit
• Collaborate with the health care team to plan and coordinate patient care, ensuring alignment with established goals
• Assess patient needs through ongoing data collection across physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive domains; address nutrition, pain, education, family involvement, and advocacy
• Develop and adjust a goal-directed plan of care, prioritizing patient and family needs, and document updates clearly in the medical record
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the plan of care; involve patients in decision-making and ensure appropriate patient/family learning where applicable
• Implement care safely and consistently; delegate tasks appropriately, participate in orientation and training activities, and support unit compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and participate in unit activities such as quality improvement and research as requested
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the health care team in a professional and patient-centered manner

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license to practice in California
• Ability to perform professional nursing care in a Med Surg setting and coordinate care across disciplines
• Proficiency in documentation within an electronic medical record system; strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to educate patients and families, and to collaborate with the health care team to achieve optimal outcomes
• Availability to work 3x12-hour day shifts for an 8-week travel assignment; flexibility to adapt to unit needs
• Compliance with organizational vaccination requirements and participation in required employment verification processes (e.g., E-Verify) as applicable

About the role

Hospital setting. Key Highlights: Weekly pay: $2,088-$2,170 per week; Contract length: 8 weeks; Shift: 3x12-hour days (36 hours/week); Start date: 08/17/2026; Setting: hospital medical-surgical unit in Bakersfield, CA; Travel assignment with on-site support and supervision as needed.