Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
Registered Nurse – OR Circulator needed for a travel assignment in Clearlake, California. Start date is 05/26/2026 for a 13-week engagement. Weekly pay ranges from $2,009 to $2,118. Shift is 4x10-hour days (dayshift), with potential variation in start times. This assignment takes place in a Critical Access Hospital setting, requiring strong operating room circulator skills and the ability to function effectively within a surgical team.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,009–$2,118 per week
- Assignment duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 4x10-hour days (dayshift)
- Start date: 05/26/2026
- Setting: Critical Access Hospital—Operating Room
- Location: Clearlake, California
Responsibilities
- Provide intraoperative patient care as the OR Circulator, maintaining sterile technique and circulating among surgical teams during procedures.
- Prepare the operating room, ensure availability of instruments, implants, and supplies, and manage instrument counts with accuracy.
- Assist the surgical team by passing instruments, handling equipment, and documenting intraoperative events and patient status.
- Ensure proper patient positioning, draping, and safe transfer to the recovery area; monitor patient safety and communicate changes to the team.
- Support anesthesia providers and surgeons as needed, anticipate needs, and manage equipment troubleshooting during procedures.
- Participate in post-operative handoffs, document outcomes, and assist with specimen handling and transport as required.
Requirements
- Active RN license in California (or appropriate state licensure for practice location)
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Call credentials (CNOR, PANAC, AAOPU) preferred for the area of practice
- OR Circulator experience preferred; ability to function effectively in a surgical setting
- Ability to work in a hospital OR environment and adapt to potential schedule changes
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel support and recruiter assistance throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start
- Ongoing assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Transparent pay with weekly processing and clear rate ranges
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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
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- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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