Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Clearlake, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Operating Room (Travel) in Clearlake, California. Start date: 10/12/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,493–$2,728 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 5x8 days. This travel assignment is in a critical access hospital setting, supporting perioperative care in the OR for a broad age range of patients.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,493–$2,728 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days
- Start date: 10/12/2026
- Setting: Critical access hospital perioperative care

Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care in the operating room across age groups, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
- Assist the surgical team with procedures, maintain sterile technique, and manage intraoperative monitoring and equipment.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other perioperative professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Document patient care accurately, communicate updates to the team, and ensure patient safety, crash cart readiness, and proper specimen handling.
- Support patient positioning, medication administration, wound care, and postoperative recovery processes, while addressing patient and family needs and education as appropriate.
- Contribute to OR turnover, room prep, and instrument/supply management to promote efficient, safe operations.

Requirements
- Active California Registered Nurse license
- Current BLS certification; ACLS certified within six months of employment; PALS certification within six months for ER roles, with ongoing recertification every two years where applicable
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Minimum of two years of recent nursing experience in the field; experience in operating room or perioperative settings preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced OR environment and participate in on-call activities as required
- Vaccination requirements per current policy; exemptions may apply

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Fast credentialing and onboarding process
- Nationwide travel assignments and opportunities
- Potential extension opportunities after the initial assignment
- Referral bonus opportunities where applicable

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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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