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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in San Luis Obispo, CA for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in San Luis Obispo, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around San Luis Obispo, California. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare San Luis Obispo’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 170 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,139 to $2,357
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 170 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 12
$2,086 to $2,299
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Upland, California – 91786
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 190 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,836 to $2,023
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility, based in exciting San Antonio is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Upland, California – 91786
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 190 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,836 to $2,023
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility, based in exciting San Antonio is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Upland, California – 91786
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 190 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,836 to $2,023
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility, based in exciting San Antonio is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lodi, California – 95240
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 200 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,925 to $2,518
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lodi, California – 95240
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 200 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,995 to $2,199
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides general acute care for a mix of both medical and surgical patients. Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi’s close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • San Marcos, California – 92078
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 248 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 8, 2025
  • 13
$2,436 to $2,684
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Fort Bragg, California – 95437
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 335 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,982 to $2,184
Weekly Pay*
Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Yuma, Arizona – 85367
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 388 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 12, 2025
  • 8
$2,034 to $2,241
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Yuma, Arizona – 85367
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 388 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 12, 2025
  • 8
$2,034 to $2,241
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Yuma, Arizona – 85364
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 388 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 8
$1,434 to $1,580
Weekly Pay*
At Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and Yuma Regional Medical Center, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Yuma, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Yuma, Arizona – 85364
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 388 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 8
$1,434 to $1,580
Weekly Pay*
At Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and Yuma Regional Medical Center, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Yuma, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Yuma, Arizona – 85364
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 388 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 8
$1,434 to $1,580
Weekly Pay*
At Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and Yuma Regional Medical Center, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Yuma, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Klamath Falls, Oregon – 97601
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 483 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,871 to $2,061
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Coos Bay, Oregon – 97420
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 592 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,853 to $2,042
Weekly Pay*
Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon offers comprehensive medical services for people of all ages. Health and wellness services in pediatrics, childbirth and obstetrics, gynecology and female health, cancer diagnosis and treatment in oncology, diabetes and kidney disease treatment, geriatric medicine and services for the elderly and disable, emergency medicine, and a full range of specialty medical services.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mountain Home, Idaho – 83647
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 604 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,702 to $1,876
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Show Low, Arizona – 85901
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 607 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,859 to $2,049
Weekly Pay*
Summit Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare organization in the beautiful White Mountains of Northeastern Arizona. As a regional medical center with 101 licensed beds, Summit Healthcare responds to the health care needs of more than 90,000 permanent and seasonal residents living in a 3,000 square mile area.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Albany, Oregon – 97321
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 659 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,047 to $2,256
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 707 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,366 to $2,607
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 707 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,190 to $2,413
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Grand Junction, Colorado – 81501
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 715 miles
  • 8 N,
  • June 22, 2025
  • 13
$2,068 to $2,278
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hermiston, Oregon – 97838
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 733 miles
  • June 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,294 to $2,528
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. This Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology housed within a caring and effective patient care model. A new MS RN team member is needed to round out the care model. On this unit you will serve adults who are hospitalized to receive medicines and treatments or who are staying for recovery from surgical procedures. This position presents a great opportunity to learn the latest technologies while providing excellent care within a passionate team environment. This outstanding Medical Surgical (MS) unit, based in a warm patient environment, is looking for the right MS RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. This unit provides quality care for patients of all ages with a wide range of acute and/or chronic illnesses. Patients requiring a shorter length of stay for evaluation or testing purposes, as well as those who require surgery are also part of the unit. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care. As a top provider of care to their community, this Medical Surgical (MS) unit prides itself on optimal patient outcomes with compassionate care. This unit takes care of a wide range of patients, from pediatric to geriatric patients affected by respiratory, cardiac, GI, metabolic, post surgery, orthopedic, and infectious disease conditions. This role is perfect for passionate MS RN caregivers who want to experience cutting edge technologies and top notch patient care models. Welcome to this fantastic Medical Surgical (MS) unit, where compassionate care meets top notch technology and innovative care teams bring the best of themselves to their patients. You can expect a wide variety of conditions as this unit is a combination of acute and observation patients. Monitoring and interventions are provided for patients at risk for altered skin integrity, falls, minor cardiac and pneumonia, among other conditions. This unit prides themselves on a comfortable and comprehensive experience for all patients and they are looking for a team based MS RN to join their elite group The elite team members of this Medical Surgical (MS) unit are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. You’ll treat a number of patients, including those who have had surgery or been diagnosed with acute conditions such as pneumonia, appendicitis, abdominal pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or any medical problem/condition. The right MS RN candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hermiston, Oregon – 97838
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 733 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,294 to $2,528
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. This Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology housed within a caring and effective patient care model. A new MS RN team member is needed to round out the care model. On this unit you will serve adults who are hospitalized to receive medicines and treatments or who are staying for recovery from surgical procedures. This position presents a great opportunity to learn the latest technologies while providing excellent care within a passionate team environment. This outstanding Medical Surgical (MS) unit, based in a warm patient environment, is looking for the right MS RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. This unit provides quality care for patients of all ages with a wide range of acute and/or chronic illnesses. Patients requiring a shorter length of stay for evaluation or testing purposes, as well as those who require surgery are also part of the unit. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care. As a top provider of care to their community, this Medical Surgical (MS) unit prides itself on optimal patient outcomes with compassionate care. This unit takes care of a wide range of patients, from pediatric to geriatric patients affected by respiratory, cardiac, GI, metabolic, post surgery, orthopedic, and infectious disease conditions. This role is perfect for passionate MS RN caregivers who want to experience cutting edge technologies and top notch patient care models. Welcome to this fantastic Medical Surgical (MS) unit, where compassionate care meets top notch technology and innovative care teams bring the best of themselves to their patients. You can expect a wide variety of conditions as this unit is a combination of acute and observation patients. Monitoring and interventions are provided for patients at risk for altered skin integrity, falls, minor cardiac and pneumonia, among other conditions. This unit prides themselves on a comfortable and comprehensive experience for all patients and they are looking for a team based MS RN to join their elite group The elite team members of this Medical Surgical (MS) unit are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. You’ll treat a number of patients, including those who have had surgery or been diagnosed with acute conditions such as pneumonia, appendicitis, abdominal pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or any medical problem/condition. The right MS RN candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in San Luis Obispo, California

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near San Luis Obispo. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the San Luis Obispo and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in San Luis Obispo and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in San Luis Obispo, CA

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in San Luis Obispo?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in San Luis Obispo and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in San Luis Obispo can make an average of $2,121 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in San Luis Obispo and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in San Luis Obispo can make an average of $2,077 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near San Luis Obispo?

  • Tenet – Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo
  • Adventist Health Hanford in Hanford (91.9 miles from San Luis Obispo)
  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield (92.7 miles from San Luis Obispo)

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in San Luis Obispo?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in San Luis Obispo is 13 weeks.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in San Luis Obispo

In San Luis Obispo, facilities like Tenet – Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, all offer MS departments.

Other popular cities near San Luis Obispo’s MS job opportunities are Pismo Beach (9.7 miles), Morro Bay (11.5 miles) and Arroyo Grande (12 miles). These are near to zip codes: 93230 (91.9 miles) and 93301 (92.7 miles).

San Luis Obispo Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in San Luis Obispo. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby San Luis Obispo.

Tenet – Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 9 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Address
1010 MURRAY AVE.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.