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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in San Jose for RNs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around San Jose, 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 Jose’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 Jose: 15 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 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
  • Pleasanton, California – 94588
    Distance from San Jose: 22 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,123 to $2,340
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
  • Modesto, California – 95350
    Distance from San Jose: 53 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 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
  • Clearlake, California – 95422
    Distance from San Jose: 119 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 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
  • San Luis Obispo, California – 93405
    Distance from San Jose: 158 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,989 to $2,601
Weekly Pay*
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 Department Specific License/Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-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
  • Red Bluff, California – 96080
    Distance from San Jose: 197 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,000 to $2,204
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
  • Upland, California – 91786
    Distance from San Jose: 327 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,911 to $2,106
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
  • Elko, Nevada – 89801
    Distance from San Jose: 408 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,811 to $1,995
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 San Jose: 515 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 San Jose: 515 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 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
  • Baker City, Oregon – 97814
    Distance from San Jose: 555 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,659 to $1,828
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 Jose: 559 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 San Jose: 603 miles
  • May 12, 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 Jose: 603 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,294 to $2,528
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cave Creek, Arizona – 85331
    Distance from San Jose: 609 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,894 to $2,087
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
  • Scottsdale, Arizona – 85260
    Distance from San Jose: 621 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,395 to $1,537
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
  • Chandler, Arizona – 85224
    Distance from San Jose: 631 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 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
  • Pasco, Washington – 99301
    Distance from San Jose: 631 miles
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,762 to $1,942
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 San Jose: 675 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
  • Show Low, Arizona – 85901
    Distance from San Jose: 698 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 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
  • Show Low, Arizona – 85901
    Distance from San Jose: 698 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 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
  • Wenatchee, Washington – 98801
    Distance from San Jose: 701 miles
  • 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 19, 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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85711
    Distance from San Jose: 715 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 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 San Jose: 715 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 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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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in San Jose, California

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

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

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

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,340, a 13 weeks duration, for a 8 D in Pleasanton (22.3 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,299, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Palo Alto (15.3 miles away)

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

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

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in San Jose can make an average of $2,499 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in San Jose can make an average of $2,564 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Kaiser – San Jose Medical Center in San Jose (8.6 miles from San Jose)

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

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

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in San Jose

In San Jose, facilities like Kaiser – San Jose Medical Center , all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Edenvale (zip code 95111), Coyote (zip code 95013) and Alamitos (zip code 95158) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near San Jose’s MS job opportunities are Santa Clara (3.5 miles), Campbell (4.7 miles) and Sunnyvale (8 miles). These are near to zip codes: 95119 (8.6 miles).

San Jose Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in San Jose. 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 Jose.

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)
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
9, 13, 20, 10, 14, and 23
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
450 East Romie Lane
Salinas, CA 93901
Nearby Neighborhoods
Alisal (93905)
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)
* 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.