Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Salinas, CA
AMN Healthcare Nursing
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN)
StartDate: 7/20/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D/E/N Pay Rate: $3176.00 - $3373.00

Job Summary: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the joint replacement population from pre-operative class to recovery. This includes demonstrating knowledge of the principles of caring for the following, but not limited to, in-patient processes/protocols disease process, risk factor identification and patient and family education, patient experience and community resources. Job Responsibilities: -Facilitates and coordinates care for patients decisive to have a joint replacement surgery by systematically and continually performing the functions of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluating care according to the nursing process, in compliance with the current Joint Commission Certification and all data reporting agencies necessary to maintain certification. -Assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of programs to support the goals of the Joint Replacement Program certification. -Develops, manages, implements and evaluates the Joint Replacement program in coordination with the Program committee. -Assists patients in understanding their treatment and assisting them in their recovery. Develops a follow-up system to provide continual support throughout recovery to improving their quality of life. -Provides psychosocial and emotional support to Joint replacement patient and their family. -Works closely with the medical staff in coordination of timely care. -Assists in the development of appropriate educational material for patients, family, and clinical staff in collaboration with the Education Department and Joint Certification committee. -Attends and participates in the Joint Certification Meetings and any other related committee/taskforce as needed. -Offers pre-operative class education to prepare patients for surgery and after-care.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, MS
Experience: 2 years
RN-CA
Certifications: BLS
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Strong Orthopedics Experience
The Role: ORTHOPEDIC NURSE NAVIGATOR
The focus of this role is Orthopedics, Stroke and Cardiac
REQUIRED: Orthopedic Nurse Certification
EPIC Experience Required: Minimum of six (6) - twelve (12) months within the past year.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous program development and implementation experience preferred with a minimum of
four (4) years of clinical nursing experience. Recent experience in orthopedics preferred. Thorough
knowledge of TJC Disease-Specific and other regulatory requirements

Facility Location
Located in central California, just eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, Salinas is home to a large agricultural industry where you can find some of the best locally grown produce in the country. The thrilling California Rodeo is held here every year and is considered to be one of the top rodeos in the nation. Also, be sure to check out one of the many museums, restaurants or cute boutiques located throughout the area.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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