Overview
Registered Nurse - OR (Surgical RN with OR and PACU responsibilities) in Fortuna, California. Travel assignment in a rural hospital setting. Start date: 09/21/2026. Duration: Weeks. Shift: 5x8 Days. Weekly pay: $2,589-$2,633 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. This role requires on-call and weekend coverage, with 1 pre-approved time off available upfront. The position involves circulating in the Operating Room and recovering in the PACU, with a patient mix spanning pediatrics through geriatrics. Endoscopy experience is required, and ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are expected. Active compact-state RN license must be in hand at submission. Orientation is 24 hours. Travel may include floating to nearby facilities as scheduling allows. A maximum of 1 pre-approved time off is allowed upfront. References and documentation will be requested prior to start.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,589-$2,633 per week
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed
- Contract type: Travel - Weeks, Rural hospital setting
- Orientation: 24 hours
- On-call and holidays: 2 days per week (includes holidays); 3 x 24-hour weekend on-call shifts per month
- Floating: Travel nurses may float to nearby facilities based on scheduling needs

Responsibilities
- Circulate in the OR and provide PACU recovery care, including airway management and continuous monitoring
- Respond to codes and emergencies, maintain patient safety, and ensure proper use of electrosurgical units
- Support perioperative nursing across general surgical cases and maintain sterile technique
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teammates (Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary) to coordinate care
- Manage a patient population spanning pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
- Document care in the charting system and ensure accurate perioperative records
- Endoscopy- and general surgical procedure support (e.g., appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, total joint replacements, and related endoscopic cases)

Requirements
- Active RN license; compact state license in hand at submission
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
- Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience; OR and PACU responsibilities; endoscopy experience required
- Education: RN degree (RN licensure demonstrated)
- Ability to work in a rural hospital OR/PACU setting
- On-call requirements: 2 days per week (includes holidays and weekends); 3 weekend on-call shifts per month
- Floating: May be asked to float to nearby facilities
- Other pre-start requirements: Pre-approved time off up-front (RTO); references available (2 references within the last 3 years)

Benefits and Support
- Orientation provided (24 hours)
- Travel assignment with scheduling support for on-call and holiday coverage
- Assignment-specific expectations and documentation completed prior to start
- Ongoing coordination through the staffing team to assist with scheduling and substitutions as needed

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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.

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