
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Novato, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.58
- Weekly
- $2,145
- Yearly (full-time)
- $111,540
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/19/2026
This job pays about $59.58/hour — 12% 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
- 2,168 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 9 of them in Novato.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.25/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.45/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry) Travel Assignment in Novato, California
Join a dynamic Medical-Surgical Telemetry team in Novato, California, a scenic North Bay community known for its relaxed pace, beautiful surroundings, and convenient access to Marin County, the waterfront, and the greater Bay Area. This travel Registered Nurse job is an excellent fit for an experienced RN who enjoys delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
- Setting: Acute care hospital unit
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090 - $2,200
- Hours per Week: 36
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Shift Pattern: 3x12-hour days one week and 2x12-hour shifts the next week
- Schedule: Variable days with every other weekend; no call
- Floating: As needed
- Location: Novato, CA 94945
Job Requirements
- Active California Registered Nurse license
- Minimum of 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Strong Medical-Surgical and telemetry experience preferred
- Ability to adapt to a rotating schedule and float when needed
- Must meet compliance requirements prior to start, including required verification and documentation
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to Medical-Surgical patients
- Monitor telemetry and assess for changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes
- Administer medications, complete treatments, and document care accurately
- Respond promptly to patient needs and escalate concerns appropriately
- Maintain a professional, team-oriented approach in a busy acute care environment
- Support unit needs through flexible floating and participation in weekend coverage
Apply now to take the next step in your California nursing career and join this rewarding Medical-Surgical Telemetry travel nurse job in Novato, CA.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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