Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg travel assignment in Templeton, California. Start date: 08/03/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,794–$1,869 per week. Guaranteed hours: none. Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts. Setting: hospital-based medical/surgical unit. This assignment centers on planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, with collaboration across the care team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: 1,794–1,869 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Guaranteed hours: none
- Setting: hospital-based medical/surgical unit travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate nursing care for medical/surgical patients, including developing and updating care plans, conducting routine assessments, and monitoring vital signs.
- Administer medications and dosages within scope of practice, observe physiological responses, and communicate changes to the care team.
- Address age-related physiological, emotional, and psychosocial needs across adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients on the unit.
- Plan and document care, respond to clinical changes, and ensure patient safety, infection control, and adherence to policies.
- Orient to supervising and delegating certain care responsibilities to ancillary personnel (such as CNAs) within their scope of practice and coordinate workflow during night shifts.
- Collaborate with CNAs and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care delivery and efficient unit operations.

Requirements
- Active RN license (state not specified; travel assignments typically require licensure to practice in the assignment state)
- Ability to work 3x12-hour night shifts in a hospital setting
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care-planning skills
- Experience or ability to collaborate with CNAs and other support staff
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
- Adaptability to a med/surg unit environment and orientation to unit-specific protocols

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide travel opportunities

Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t a perfect match, explore other RN travel openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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.