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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Palo Alto for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Palo Alto, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Palo Alto, California. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Palo Alto area. 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 Palo Alto’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Mar 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Palo Alto and surrounding areas earned about $2,148 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range from $2,086 per week. The Palo Alto MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Palo Alto proper like Stanford Hospital with more facilities in nearby areas like Stanford, Menlo Park and Mountain View to name a few.

Palo Alto is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Palo Alto

We have 1 Medical Surgical jobs in Palo Alto, CA and 7 Medical Surgical jobs in California, and 578 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 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
  • South San Francisco, California – 94080
    Distance from Palo Alto: 21 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,494 to $2,749
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order to AMN. This hospital located 13 miles from downtown San Francisco, was recognized named a 2010 and 2011 Leapfrog Top Hospital for high performance in areas such as patient safety, quality, and efficiency. Enjoy 13 weeks in a variety of adventure in culture, arts and food on your next assignment in joining this team. MS unit 5:1, patient care consist of Cardiac Arythmias, Stroke, general Med-Surg
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Modesto, California – 95350
    Distance from Palo Alto: 64 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 29, 2025
  • 13
$2,041 to $2,249
Weekly Pay*
Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: medical/respiratory unit- daibetes, renal, some post op patients, step down ventilator dependent patients (but ravelers do not care for this population). Doctors Medical Center (DMC), located in Modesto, California, is the largest full-care hospital between Sacramento and Fresno and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area with a 394-bed general acute care capacity and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is one of the largest employers in Stanislaus County with 2,600 plus employees and over 150 volunteers. Over 25,000 patients are admitted annually and more than 106,000 patients are treated in the emergency department each year. Doctors Medical Center is part of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, which is one of the nation’s largest providers of health care services. DMC is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of California Department of Health Services (General Acute Care Hospital and Clinical Laboratory).
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hanford, California – 93230
    Distance from Palo Alto: 158 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,975 to $2,582
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
  • Arcata, California – 95521
    Distance from Palo Alto: 258 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E, 8 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,437 to $2,685
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 Palo Alto: 298 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 9
$2,708 to $2,985
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • San Marcos, California – 92078
    Distance from Palo Alto: 409 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,313 to $2,549
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Coos Bay, Oregon – 97420
    Distance from Palo Alto: 425 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 13
$1,976 to $2,178
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
  • Albany, Oregon – 97321
    Distance from Palo Alto: 500 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 6, 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
  • Caldwell, Idaho – 83605
    Distance from Palo Alto: 516 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 Palo Alto: 516 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
  • Yuma, Arizona – 85364
    Distance from Palo Alto: 535 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 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
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from Palo Alto: 551 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 Palo Alto: 599 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
  • Pasco, Washington – 99301
    Distance from Palo Alto: 628 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,886 to $2,078
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Pasco, Washington – 99301
    Distance from Palo Alto: 628 miles
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,886 to $2,078
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Morton, Washington – 98356
    Distance from Palo Alto: 630 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,008 to $2,213
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
  • Chandler, Arizona – 85224
    Distance from Palo Alto: 646 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,765 to $1,945
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
  • Aberdeen, Washington – 98520
    Distance from Palo Alto: 664 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,955 to $2,155
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
  • Lewiston, Idaho – 83501
    Distance from Palo Alto: 673 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 8
$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
  • Wenatchee, Washington – 98801
    Distance from Palo Alto: 696 miles
  • 12 E, 12 N,
  • April 15, 2025
  • 13
$2,149 to $2,369
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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85711
    Distance from Palo Alto: 731 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 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 Palo Alto: 731 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 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
  • Fort Defiance, Arizona – 86504
    Distance from Palo Alto: 734 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,069 to $2,280
Weekly Pay*
Welcome to this fantastic 20 bed 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.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Palo Alto, California

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

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Palo Alto, CA

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

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

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

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in Palo Alto?

There are currently 1 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Palo Alto. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Palo Alto can make an average of $2,472 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Palo Alto and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Palo Alto can make an average of $2,503 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto (2 miles from Palo Alto)

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

A Medical Surgical nurse in Palo Alto can make an average of $2,316 per week.

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

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

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Palo Alto

In Palo Alto, facilities like Stanford Hospital, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Southgate (zip code 94302), College Terrace (zip code 94305) and Professorville (zip code 94302) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Palo Alto’s MS job opportunities are Stanford (1.8 miles), Menlo Park (2.3 miles) and Mountain View (5 miles). These are near to zip codes: 94304 (2 miles).

Palo Alto Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto.

Dominican Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
16 and 13
Address
1555 Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Nearby Neighborhoods
Allegro Heights (95061)
El Camino Hospital Mountain View
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 14, and 8
Address
2500 GRANT RD.
Mountain View, CA 94040
Nearby Neighborhoods
Waverly Park (94024), Cuesta Park (94035), Blossom Valley (94040), Cuernavaca (94088), Sylvan Park (94041)
Good Samaritan Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Address
2425 Samaritan Dr
San Jose, CA 95124
Nearby Neighborhoods
Cambrian Park (95124), Robertsville (95158), Fruitdale (95128), Alamitos (95158), Willow Glen (95155)
Kaiser – San Jose Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
9, 13, and 14
Address
250 Hospital Parkway
San Jose, CA 95119
Nearby Neighborhoods
Edenvale (95111), Coyote (95013), Alamitos (95158), Seven Trees (95111), Robertsville (95158)
Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
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)
Stanford Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 27, 13, 17, 21, 18, 10, 25, 28, 11, 26, and 8
Address
500 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Stanford Sequoia Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 7, and 8
Address
170 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Redwood City, CA 94062
Nearby Neighborhoods
Farm Hills (94061), Redwood Shores (94065)
* 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.