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Travel Registered Nurse, Ambulatory

Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc.

Palo Alto, California

Staffing partner

$2,895–$3,295/wk

About $151k–$171k/yr

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Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

What this might mean for you

This role comes through Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc., a staffing partner — assignment-style terms, so ask exactly which facility you'd land in. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

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About this role

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Travel Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Travel Ambulatory Registered Nurse (RN) – Stanford Hospital Stanford Hospital is seeking an experienced Travel Ambulatory Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week assignment in Palo Alto, CA. To be considered a Traveler you must reside 60 miles outside of Palo Alto, CA . The hiring manager highly prefers candidates with oncology experience, particularly experience with lymphoma or Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) patients. Assignment Details Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: Mid-September Schedule: 40 hours per week Shifts: Four 10-hour shifts Shift Type: Day shifts Weekly Pay: $2,895–$3,295 gross, based on experience Pay Frequency: Weekly Preferred Experience Ambulatory nursing experience Cancer/oncology experience highly preferred Experience with lymphoma patients BMT experience strongly preferred Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc. is one of California's leading healthcare staffing agencies. With over 35 years of experience, we have continuously succeeded in helping healthcare professionals find their career in some of California's finest hospital facilities. Please complete your online application and a recruiter will follow up with you. #IND1

Skills for this role

Ambulatory careOncologyLymphomaBone Marrow Transplant (BMT)

Requirements

  • RN License
  • 4x10
  • Weekly pay
  • Ambulatory care
  • RN License
  • Hospital
  • Online Application
  • Travel nursing
  • Mid-level

About the employer

Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc.
Staffing partner

Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc. is a nurse staffing agency headquartered in Irvine, California (92618) that provides registry and contract nursing services to hospitals and healthcare systems. The agency places registered nurses in a variety of clinical settings, including high-acuity…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Competitive per diem pay rates, e.g. $76.00/hour for Labor & Delivery with overtime after 8 hours in a day
  • Weekly pay for travel contract assignments
  • Variety of clinical specialties available including L&D, Med/Tele, and ICU

What reviewers flag

  • Strict experience requirements—typically 3+ years of recent specialty experience required
  • Traveler status requires living 60+ miles from the assigned facility, limiting local candidates
  • Mandatory competency exams (e.g. EKG exam with 85% or higher passing score for Med/Tele)
registryper diemtravel nursingflexible schedulinghigh-acuityexperienced-nurses

Living in Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto sits in the heart of Silicon Valley, blending leafy residential streets with a high-energy tech culture. Stanford University anchors the town with world-class medical and research facilities, while a mild climate and easy access to the Santa Cruz mountains make it attractive for RNs who love both career prestige and outdoor weekends.

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State price level · California
110.7
11% above the national average
Median gross rent
$3,484/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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Travel Nursing is a first-year unit lane. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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