Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assignment

Dedicated recruiter support

On-site supervision

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Med/Surg travel assignment in Lodi, California. The 13-week contract starts 11/16/2026, with guaranteed 36 hours per week and 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) at a Short Term Acute Care Hospital.

Applicants must hold a California RN license, CPR/BLS and ACLS, with at least two years of acute care and telemetry experience. BSN preferred; travel and on-site support provided by HealthForce Healthcare.

Qualifications

• California RN license required for assignment.
• CPR/BLS required; ACLS required; facility-specific BLS as applicable.
• At least two years of recent acute care nursing experience.
• Telemetry experience on mixed Med-Surg/Telemetry units preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to adult medical-surgical patients using the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; supervise and coordinate activities of nursing staff.
• Monitor telemetry and collaborate with physicians and team to meet patient needs.
• Document accurately, communicate with patients and families, and provide education.
• Participate in discharge planning and maintain patient safety and infection control.

Skills

Telemetry experience

Acute care nursing

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Med Surg travel assignment in Lodi, California, United States. Start date: 11/16/2026 for a 13-week contract. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour days, with a day shift schedule (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM). Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. Weekly pay: $1,986 to $2,091 per week.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,986–$2,091 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shifts, 12-hour rotations (3x12s)
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Telemetry-capable MS/Tele unit experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to adult medical-surgical patients using the nursing process
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; supervise and coordinate activities of assigned nursing staff
• Monitor telemetry as part of a mixed MS/Tele unit; collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs
• Document accurately, communicate with patients and families, and provide education on health maintenance and treatment plans
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care; delegate tasks appropriately and maintain patient safety and infection control standards

Requirements

• License: Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (California required for this assignment)
• Certifications: CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required; facility-specific BLS as applicable
• Experience: At least two years of recent acute care nursing experience; solid telemetry experience on mixed Med-Surg/Telemetry units preferred
• Education: BSN preferred
• Other: Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care setting and fulfill a 13-week travel assignment; eligible to work day shift as specified

Benefits and Support

• Travel assignment with guaranteed hours
• 13-week contract length
• Direct assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• On-call and on-site supervision as needed to support patient care
• Clear, ongoing communication with a dedicated recruiter and support team

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.