Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse - Post Surgical, traveling assignment in Templeton, CA. Start date 08/31/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,449 to $2,549 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0. Shift: 5x8 Rotating. Work setting: hospital-based perioperative short-stay unit.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,449–$2,549 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 rotating
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Location: Templeton, CA
- Travel assignment in a hospital setting

Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care for perioperative short-stay patients across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases
- Assess patient needs, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes
- Administer medications and monitor patient status according to physician orders
- Function as a scrub technician when needed and assist surgical teams as required
- Coordinate and delegate patient care while ensuring patient safety and quality standards
- Collaborate with the health care team to promote effective communication and patient flow

Requirements
- Active RN license in California (or eligibility per state requirements)
- Experience or demonstrated capability in perioperative services or surgical short-stay care
- Ability to function as a scrub technician when needed
- Availability to work a rotating 5x8 shift pattern
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to support a fast-paced perioperative environment

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start
- Ongoing assignment support throughout the contract
- Travel coordination and housing options as available

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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.

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
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• 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
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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
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• 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.

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.