Travel Registered Nurse Post Surgical Job

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.