Med/Surg RN in Tehachapi, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Tehachapi, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,822/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.61
- Weekly
- $1,822
- Yearly (full-time)
- $94,744
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $50.61/hour — 25% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,154 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 23 of them in Tehachapi.
- Pay in these listings: $17.79 – $152/hour, median $65.00/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.41/hour across 363 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your nursing expertise on the road with a 13-week travel assignment in Tehachapi, California. In this role, you will deliver coordinated nursing care for an assigned patient or group of patients, follow established standards of care and the nursing process, and use critical thinking and independent judgment to guide clinical decisions. You will also supervise and direct assigned nursing staff while coordinating care with other disciplines. The day shift offers a consistent schedule and plenty of opportunity to enjoy a change of scenery in the California high desert.
Weather
Tehachapi typically offers dry, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with plenty of sunshine, cool mornings and evenings, and mild daytime temperatures. The high-desert setting can bring noticeable temperature changes throughout the day, so layers are useful.
Fun Things To Do
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Local Exploration: Visit downtown Tehachapi for local shops, restaurants, and a relaxed small-town atmosphere.
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Outdoor Adventure: Explore Tehachapi Mountain Park for hiking, scenery, and fresh high-desert air.
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Day Trip: Spend the day in Bakersfield enjoying museums, dining, and entertainment.
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Day Trip: Head to Lancaster to explore local attractions, shopping, and nearby desert landscapes.
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Scenic Getaway: Take a drive through the surrounding mountain roads and enjoy wide-open California views.
Job Specifics
City and State: Tehachapi, California
Shift: Days
Duration: 13 weeks
Hourly Commitment: 36 hours per week
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