Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
Registered Nurse – OR Circulator in Bakersfield, California, United States. Start date 06/08/2026 for a 6-week travel assignment with a weekly pay range of $2,012 to $2,158 and no guaranteed hours. Shift: 4x10-hour day shifts. The position involves a surgical services setting where the OR circulator delivers coordinated nursing care and collaborates with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and smooth case flow.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,012–$2,158 per week
- Contract duration: 6 weeks
- Shift: Day shifts, 10 hours each
- Start date: 06/08/2026
- Location: Bakersfield, CA
- Work setting: OR circulator responsibilities in a surgical environment
- No guaranteed hours
Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative nursing care as the OR circulator, following established standards of care and the nursing process.
- Supervises and directs activities of nursing staff within the OR, coordinating care with anesthesia, surgeons, and other disciplines.
- Monitor patient status intraoperatively, respond to changes, and ensure patient safety throughout the procedure.
- Maintain accurate documentation of perioperative care and nursing actions; ensure proper handoffs to postoperative teams.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent decision-making to support optimal patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Active RN licensure in good standing (state not specified in the notes; must be eligible to practice as an OR nurse in this setting).
- Ability to perform OR circulating duties and coordinate intraoperative care with the surgical team.
- Availability for day shifts, 10 hours per shift, totaling 40 hours per week.
- Willingness to participate in a 6-week travel assignment starting on 06/08/2026.
- Ability to work in Bakersfield, California and meet assignment requirements.
Benefits and Support
- Weekly pay provided per week
- Travel assignment support from the staffing organization
- On-call recruiter and assignment support for the duration of the assignment
- Dedicated team to assist with the travel assignment and clinical needs
- Opportunity for extension or additional travel assignments may be available
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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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