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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs California for LPN/LVNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in California for LPN/LVN

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

The average wage for an Medical Surgical travel nurse in California as of Dec 1, 2024 was $1,728 weekly.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in California.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in California.

California is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in California with Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 23 Medical Surgical jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Heppner, OR

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Heppner.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Heppner, Oregon – 97836
  • 12 D,
  • February 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,952 to $2,151
Weekly Pay*
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Highest Paying Jobs in Roswell, NM

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Roswell.
travel Compact State
Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Roswell, New Mexico – 88201
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,211 to $1,584
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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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Roswell, New Mexico – 88201
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,211 to $1,584
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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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Roswell, New Mexico – 88201
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,211 to $1,584
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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Highest Paying Jobs in Wichita, KS

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Wichita.
travel Compact State
Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67220
  • 12 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,220 to $1,344
Weekly Pay*
Tele RN needed for 82 bed community hospital featuring all private rooms. 37 bed unit; 1:4-6 staffing with PCT support. Unit sees Central lines; Medication drips, Heart Cath recovery; Bubble studies Expect the unexpected with big-city amenities and Midwestern cost of living! Themed gardens at Botanica Wichita include a wildflower meadow and a Chinese garden. The Museum of World Treasures has Egyptian mummies and a T. rex skeleton. In Wichita you can dine at more than 1,000 restaurants or browse eclectic shops, antique stores, and open-air shopping centers.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67220
  • 12 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,220 to $1,344
Weekly Pay*
RN needed for 82 bed community hospital featuring all private rooms. 26 bed unit with 1:5 staffing. Meditech charting Expect the unexpected with big-city amenities and Midwestern cost of living! Themed gardens at Botanica Wichita include a wildflower meadow and a Chinese garden. The Museum of World Treasures has Egyptian mummies and a T. rex skeleton. In Wichita you can dine at more than 1,000 restaurants or browse eclectic shops, antique stores, and open-air shopping centers.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Kansas City, MO

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Kansas City.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64132
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,389 to $1,531
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of the MedSurg (MS) RN team, you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions. 500+ bed Level 1 Trauma center and teaching hospital. KC/KCMO has several outstanding restaurants that have been featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive thrus, & Dives!” AND they have the WORLD FAMOUS KANSAS CITY BBQ TOUR!! The area has recently enjoyed a thriving tech boom, and offers music fans a stunning Jazz scene.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64132
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,389 to $1,531
Weekly Pay*
travel
Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64132
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,389 to $1,531
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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Highest Paying Jobs in Des Moines, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Des Moines.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,511 to $1,665
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center, a service of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, strives to provide each patient and family member with education, support, and outstanding medical care, from your first visit to your discharge home. Established in 1901 in a single building, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital.
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Statistics on MS Jobs in California

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in California. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of California. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in California for travel nursing jobs.

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Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Medical Surgical Jobs in California

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in California?

An MS nurse in California can make an average of $1,758 per week.

How much does a night shift MS travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in California can make an average of $1,750 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in California can make an average of $1,728 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

What healthcare facilities have LPN/LVN Medical Surgical staff in California?

  • Nexxrad in Long Beach
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina in West Covina
  • UC Davis Department of Psychiatry in Sacramento
  • Kingsburg Community Health Center in Kingsburg
  • Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building in Lancaster

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in California?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Evening shifts were the most common shifts in California cities.

What is the most common contract duration for MS travel jobs in California?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Medical Surgical travel job in California is 13.

Locating MS Travel Nursing Jobs in California

In California, cities like Camarillo and San Bernardino have travel MS nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Nexxrad, AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina, UC Davis Department of Psychiatry, Kingsburg Community Health Center and Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building, all with nurse specialties and Medical Surgical staff.

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Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 18, 11, 26, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Pediatric Emergency Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Adventist Health Glendale
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 52, 13, 16, 10, 14, 11, 8, and 26
Departments
Case Manager Case Manager Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Postpartum Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Square (91205), North Glendale (91202), Sepulveda (91201), Sparr Heights (91208), Verdugo City (91046)
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
19, 16, 13, 18, and 28
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Cath Lab Emergency Room Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Nurse Manager Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Pediatric Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Landco (93302), Kern City (93309)
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, 6, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Level I Nursery Medical Surgical Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
1303 East Herndon Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
Nearby Neighborhoods
Pinedale (93650), Cincotta (93703), Hammond (93701), Figarden (93711), Sierra Sky Park (93711)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Infection Control Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
15107 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Adventist Health Hanford
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 16, 13, 7, 26, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Endoscopy First Assist Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Address
115 MALL DRIVE
Hanford, CA 93230
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fort Roosevelt (93232), Bel Air Mobile Home Park (93232), Tara Mobile Estates (93230), Pitco (93230), Sierra Vista Mobile Estates (93230)
Adventist Health Sonora
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Postpartum Progressive Care Unit
Address
1000 Greenley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
Nearby Neighborhoods
Sonora Knolls (95370)
MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 6
Departments
Emergency Room House Supervisor Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Nurse Manager Operating Room Operating Room Pre/Post Operative
Address
3800 Janes Rd
Arcata, CA 95521
Adventist Health St. Helena
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 20, 10, 26, and 8
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cardiovascular ICU Case Manager Emergency Room Home Health Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Post Anesthesia Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
10 Woodland Rd.
Saint Helena, CA 94576
Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Case Manager Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
700 Lawrence Expressway
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Nearby Neighborhoods
Roundup Trailer Lodge (95054), Garden Court Mobile Home Village (95054), Santa Clara Trailer Village (95054)
* 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.