Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse - Post Surgical in Templeton, California, United States. This travel assignment starts on 08/17/2026 and runs for 8 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,483 to $2,595 with 0.0 guaranteed hours. Shift is 5x8 Rotating. Work setting involves inpatient perioperative/postoperative care in an acute-care environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,483–$2,595 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Rotating
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Work setting: inpatient perioperative/postoperative care
- Travel assignment with dedicated support

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for postoperative patients in an inpatient perioperative setting.
- Monitor patient status, including vital signs, pain levels, and wound/incision sites; respond to changes per protocol.
- Administer prescribed medications and therapies; coordinate analgesia, antibiotics, and other orders with the care team.
- Document assessments, treatments, and patient education in the electronic medical record; communicate updates to the team and families as appropriate.
- Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and ancillary staff to implement postoperative care plans; support safe transfers and discharge planning.
- Maintain aseptic technique, infection control practices, and safe wound care and dressing changes.

Requirements
- Active RN license (in good standing) for practice.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Postoperative or perioperative nursing experience preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced inpatient perioperative/postoperative environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; proficient in documentation and handoffs.
- Willingness to travel and commit to an 8-week travel assignment; ability to work a rotating shift.

Benefits and Support
- Weekly pay range provided
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support
- Housing assistance available
- Extension opportunities
- Nationwide assignments
- Fast credentialing

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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.

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