Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Per Diem Staffing Systems, Inc.
Palo Alto, California
Staffing partner
$2,750–$3,005/wk
About $143k–$156k/yr
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Last seen active Aug 4, 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
- Shift
- Days
About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- California RN License
- Current California RN License
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Minimum of 3 years of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience
- Proficiency with the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system
- BSN preferred
- Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from Redwood City, CA to qualify as a travel nurse
About the employer
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)
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.
- 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
On your path
Operating Room is a first-year unit lane. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, 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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