Travel Physical Therapist
Santa Cruz, CA
AMN Healthcare Allied
01/19/2026
Travel
13 weeks
8 hr days
$2,191/week
estimated weekly gross
Job Details

Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist - Skilled - (PT - Skilled)
StartDate: 1/19/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2191.00 - $2326.00

Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Northern California offer a 13-week contract in a skilled nursing facility setting with 8-hour day shifts and a guaranteed 36 hours per week. You must have a current California PT license and at least 1 year of SNF experience. Casamba experience is highly preferred. You must be open to floating between locations, and drive time and mileage between client worksites during your shift are paid according to current IRS guidelines. In this role, you will assess patients, develop individualized therapy plans, deliver hands-on treatment, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and mobility. Northern California is known for its diverse landscapes, vibrant cities, and access to outdoor recreation, making it a great place to work and explore during your assignment. AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 career assistance. You benefit from AMN Healthcare’s high ethical standards as a publicly traded company. Apply now to join this Travel Physical Therapist assignment in Northern California. [1]

Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist, Skilled
Licenses: PT-CA

Facility Location
In Spanish the word Santa Cruz means “Holy Cross”. This city just south of San Francisco is located off the northern part of Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz is now well known for its temperate climate, the beauty of its natural coastline and forests and its unconventional community lifestyle. It’s actually a beach resort with an oceanfront amusement park. There’s even a “Clock Tower” in the center of the city.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Competitive Housing Deal
  • 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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Discipline: PT
Shift: 8 hr days
Start: 01/19/2026 (may be flexible)
Type: Travel
Duration: 13 weeks

Pay quotes are an estimate of gross weekly pay, including non-taxable reimbursements, based on available information and subject to confirmation.

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