Med/Surg RN in Santa Cruz, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,027/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.31
- Weekly
- $2,027
- Yearly (full-time)
- $105,404
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $56.31/hour — 17% 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
- 2,078 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 8 of them in Santa Cruz.
- Pay in these listings: $17.79 – $152/hour, median $65.23/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.05/hour across 356 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Bring your MedSurg experience to a 13-week travel assignment in Santa Cruz, California. This role is designed for an experienced night-shift nurse who is comfortable caring for MedSurg and telemetry patients, reading EKG strips, and working in a fast-paced setting. Cerner experience and BLS certification are required. You will have a home-base unit while remaining flexible to float between MedSurg units as needed. The assignment includes two orientation shifts, one on each unit, and requires every-other-weekend coverage along with participation in the holiday rotation. Night-shift experience is especially important for this opportunity—night owls with solid MedSurg skills are encouraged to apply.
Weather
Specific weather information for this assignment period was not provided in the job details. Santa Cruz is generally associated with a pleasant coastal climate, but no verified seasonal conditions are available in the provided data.
Fun Things To Do
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Local sightseeing: Explore Santa Cruz attractions; specific locations were not provided.
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Outdoor recreation: Enjoy area activities; specific venues were not provided.
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Food and entertainment: Discover local dining and entertainment options; specific recommendations were not provided.
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Day trip: Visit a nearby destination; a specific destination was not provided.
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Day trip: Plan an excursion around the surrounding area; specific destinations were not provided.
Job Specifics
City and State: Santa Cruz, California
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36
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