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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Merced for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Merced, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Merced, 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 Merced’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
  • Modesto, California – 95350
    Distance from Merced: 37 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,034 to $2,241
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: pneumonia, CHF, COPD, Sepsis, CVA, Renal Failure, GI Bleed, Diabetic Issues, Electrolyte Imbalances # of Beds: 43 Nurse to Patient Ratio: typically, 5 to 1 Charting: Meditech Scrub Color: Navy Blue Areas of Float Support: Yes, as needed through the house Special Procedures: CAPD Common Equiment: IV pumps, Computers, Interpreter Ipads, bedside commodes, Patient lifts, etc.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hanford, California – 93230
    Distance from Merced: 82 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,856 to $2,045
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides general acute care for a mix of both medical and surgical patients. Adventist Health Hanford, is one of four medical centers that forms Adventist Health in the Central Valley. This medical center serves the communities of Kings County. It provides the following care services: cancer, diabetes, emergency, cardiac catheterization lab, stroke, inpatient and outpatient surgery, orthopedics, and birthing services which includes a neonatal intensive care unit in partnership with Valley Children’s Hospital. Adventist Health Hanford serves the community with 600 physicians, 3,300 associates, and 16 medical residents. 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 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
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
    Distance from Merced: 92 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 3, 2025
  • 13
$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
  • Clearlake, California – 95422
    Distance from Merced: 163 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,856 to $2,045
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care 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
  • Fall River Mills, California – 96028
    Distance from Merced: 261 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,267 to $2,499
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
  • Yreka, California – 96097
    Distance from Merced: 327 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 9
$2,708 to $2,985
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
  • Roseburg, Oregon – 97470
    Distance from Merced: 435 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,906 to $2,100
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
  • Caldwell, Idaho – 83605
    Distance from Merced: 482 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,826 to $2,013
Weekly Pay*
150 bed community hospital located in southern ID, about 30 miles west of Boise Caldwell, located on the beautiful Boise River, is the western entrance to the magnificent and picturesque Treasure Valley. The Canyon County Fair, the Caldwell Night Rodeo (a national top 5 ranked event) and the Buckaroo Breakfast are just a few of the places and events celebrated by the City of Caldwell. While you’re here, the Idaho wine industry is an ever-growing attraction which simply cannot be missed!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Caldwell, Idaho – 83605
    Distance from Merced: 482 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,491 to $1,643
Weekly Pay*
150 bed community hospital located in southern ID, about 30 miles west of Boise. Watson Health honored West Valley Medical Center among the 100 Top Hospitals Caldwell, located on the beautiful Boise River, is the western entrance to the magnificent and picturesque Treasure Valley. The Canyon County Fair, the Caldwell Night Rodeo (a national top 5 ranked event) and the Buckaroo Breakfast are just a few of the places and events celebrated by the City of Caldwell. While you’re here, the Idaho wine industry is an ever-growing attraction which simply cannot be missed!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cave Creek, Arizona – 85331
    Distance from Merced: 536 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 26
$1,894 to $2,087
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cave Creek, Arizona – 85331
    Distance from Merced: 536 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,894 to $2,087
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Chandler, Arizona – 85224
    Distance from Merced: 560 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,906
Weekly Pay*
Since 1961, Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center has been at the heart of the health and well-being of our community. Its humble beginnings as a true community hospital, which opened with only 40 beds, 25 employees and 91 volunteers, laid the foundation for the full-service, acute-care hospital it has become. Today, Chandler Regional is a 429-bed, non-profit hospital with more than 2,600 employees, and more than 1,100 doctors on staff representing all major specialties.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from Merced: 570 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 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
  • Hermiston, Oregon – 97838
    Distance from Merced: 593 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 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
  • Globe, Arizona – 85501
    Distance from Merced: 609 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,963 to $2,163
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
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85711
    Distance from Merced: 646 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,497 to $1,649
Weekly Pay*
42 Bed, Tech help, remote tele but must read/interpret and have ACLS, 5:1 day 6:1 night Ratio Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Knee, Hip, Ankle, Shoulder Replacements, Colorectal surgeries, complex sugical procedures. Spec Proc: CAPD, remote telemetry monitoring
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85711
    Distance from Merced: 646 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,497 to $1,649
Weekly Pay*
42 Bed, Tech help, remote tele but must read/interpret and have ACLS, 5:1 day 6:1 night Ratio Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Knee, Hip, Ankle, Shoulder Replacements, Colorectal surgeries, complex sugical procedures. Spec Proc: CAPD, remote telemetry monitoring
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lewiston, Idaho – 83501
    Distance from Merced: 654 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,668 to $1,838
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 – 81505
    Distance from Merced: 659 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,966 to $2,166
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 Merced: 659 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,966 to $2,166
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
  • Delta, Colorado – 81416
    Distance from Merced: 682 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 22, 2025
  • 13
$1,930 to $2,127
Weekly Pay*
Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator (Department Director) delivers quality nursing care to patients from ages newborn to geriatric on an assigned unit. Assures that patient/family needs are met. Provides for open communication within the unit, with patients, families, physicians, other units and departments. Demonstrates knowledge of patient/staff safety measures. Builds and maintains professional relationships.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Aberdeen, Washington – 98520
    Distance from Merced: 690 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,885 to $2,077
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
  • Montrose, Colorado – 81401
    Distance from Merced: 692 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,799 to $1,983
Weekly Pay*
The Registered Nurse coordinates the plan of care, provides direct age appropriate nursing interventions and patient education, by collaborating with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel. Directs the team of CNA’s, LPN’s and Ward Secretaries. Works under the supervision of the nurse manager and/or house supervisor.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Wenatchee, Washington – 98801
    Distance from Merced: 699 miles
  • 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,079 to $2,291
Weekly Pay*
Housed within a caring and effective patient care model, this Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology. This passionate team of Medical Surgical (MS) caregivers is ready to welcome a like-minded RN who is seeking experience working with cutting edge technologies and top-notch patient care models.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Merced, California

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Merced. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Merced 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 Merced and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Merced, CA

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Merced?

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,241, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Modesto (36.6 miles away)

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 8 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Merced and surrounding areas.

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

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Merced can make an average of $2,690 per week based on recent job availability.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Merced?

  • Mercy Merced Community Campus in Merced (0.7 miles from Merced)

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Merced?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Merced is 13.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Merced

In Merced, facilities like Mercy Merced Community Campus, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Merced’s MS job opportunities are Turlock (24 miles), Modesto (36.6 miles) and Oakdale (37.8 miles). These are near to zip codes: 95340 (0.7 miles).

Merced Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Merced. 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 Merced.

Adventist Health Sonora
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Address
1000 Greenley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
Nearby Neighborhoods
Sonora Knolls (95370)
Doctors Medical Center – Modesto
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Address
1441 Florida Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
Nearby Neighborhoods
Aurora (95352), Standiford (95350), Riverside (95354), Shackelford (95351), Bret Harte (95351)
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 13, 14, and 8
Address
1441 Florida Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350
Nearby Neighborhoods
Aurora (95352), Standiford (95350), Riverside (95354), Shackelford (95351), Bret Harte (95351)
Emanuel Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
825 DELBON AVE.
Turlock, CA 95382
Mercy Merced Community Campus
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 16, 13, 24, 26, and 8
Address
301 East 13th Street
Merced, CA 95340
* 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.