Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Santa Monica, CA

Seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse for a California travel nursing job in Santa Monica. Earn an estimated $1,720–$1,820 weekly while caring for adult and geriatric patients in a beachside acute care setting with Epic charting and strong interdisciplinary support.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,720–$1,820
• Location: Santa Monica, CA 90404, a vibrant coastal community known for its beachside atmosphere, walkable neighborhoods, and convenient access to Los Angeles attractions
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Unit Census: Approximately 12 patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:4 on nights and weekends
• Charting: Epic electronic health record
• Clinical Environment: Acute care medical-surgical unit with interdisciplinary support from IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, rapid response teams, and additional hospital services

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in California; compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency with Epic or a comparable electronic health record system
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy and venipuncture, starting and maintaining IVs, peripheral line care, oxygen administration, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, isolation precautions, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to provide two professional references covering at least one year of relevant experience within the past three years
• Availability to work every other weekend and commit to working three of the five designated winter holidays when scheduled
• Willingness to float to nearby affiliated facilities if operationally required

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients throughout each shift
• Assess patients, develop and update individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate clinical responses
• Monitor and manage patients requiring PCA therapy, blood administration, chest tubes, digital chest tube systems, continuous bladder irrigation, and high-flow oxygen
• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture, initiate and maintain IV access, and provide peripheral line care
• Recognize, interpret, and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and changes in patient condition
• Apply isolation precautions and PPE protocols while promoting patient and staff safety
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate safe, efficient patient care
• Support safe patient handling practices and participate in handoffs, discharge planning, and patient education

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel contract in Santa Monica, California, and join an acute care nursing team serving adult and geriatric patients.

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.