Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Stanford, CA
Cross Country Healthcare$2,163–$2,186/wk4 openings in Stanford, CAContractPosted 2d agoStill open, checked every night- 12-hour shifts
- Travel
- BLS
- BSN
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California
4 open- $2,186/wk
Stanford, CA (opens on this page)
Contract · Posted 2d ago
- $2,163/wk
Stanford, CA (opens on this page)
Contract · Posted 2w ago
- $2,163/wk
Stanford, CA (opens on this page)
Contract · Posted 2w ago
- $2,186/wk
Stanford, CA (opens on this page)
Contract · Posted 3w ago
How this pay compares
This assignment posts $2,175 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel med-surg nurse assignments post a median of $2,030 a week, the middle half $1,855 to $2,214, across 1,260 assignments, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.
What California law requires of the employer
- Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios: General acute care hospitals must keep licensed nurse-to-patient ratios by unit, for example 1:2 in critical care and 1:5 in medical-surgical units. Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a) (source: Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a))
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About the job
Travel assignment, 26 weeks, 12hr days, 36 hours a week, starting 20 Nov 2026.
Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,186 a week in all, a taxable rate of $25 an hour plus $1,285.63 a week in housing and meal stipends.
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor. The Clinical Nurse provides evidence-based, hands-on nursing care while assessing patients, developing individualized plans of care, coordinating with the healthcare team, and evaluating outcomes. The role includes patient and family education, emergency response, safe clinical practice, professional development, and support of quality improvement initiatives.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts; 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Current California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) licensure.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
- Additional Information:
- Provides comprehensive nursing care, including assessment, diagnosis, care planning, intervention, evaluation, documentation, and coordination with other healthcare professionals.
- Delivers patient- and family-centered education based on individual learning needs, developmental levels, cultural considerations, and clinical conditions.
- Identifies changes in patient condition, responds rapidly to urgent situations, and activates emergency protocols when appropriate.
- Promotes patient and employee safety, regulatory compliance, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.
- Prioritizes care, delegates tasks appropriately, seeks assistance when needed, and contributes to collaborative team practices.
- Supports staff development through teaching, precepting, knowledge sharing, and participation in professional practice activities.
- Assignment period: 11/20/2026 through 05/20/2027.
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
From Cross Country Healthcare's job posting for Stanford, CA, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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