Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
Registered Nurse – OR in Fortuna, CA for a travel assignment starting 10/05/2026. Duration: Weeks. Shift: 5x8 Days. Weekly pay range: $3,069-$3,279 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Work setting: rural hospital Surgical/PACU unit with endoscopy experience required.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,069-$3,279 per week
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: Weeks travel assignment
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Setting: Rural hospital surgical/PACU unit
- Orientation: 40 hours
Responsibilities
- Circulate in the OR and provide recovery care in PACU; endoscopy experience is required
- Deliver perioperative nursing across adolescents, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics; monitor vitals and anesthesia–related parameters
- Support common procedures including laparoscopic/open general surgery, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, colonoscopy/EGD, hernia repair, tonsil/adenoid, total joint replacement, VATS, and pediatric general OR
- Maintain patient safety, manage post-anesthesia care, and respond to perioperative emergencies; monitor cardiac status
- Collaborate with Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Unit Secretary; document in Epic or equivalent
- Ensure sterile technique and adherence to perioperative protocols in a 3-room unit
Requirements
- Active RN license in a compact state; license must be in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 1 year OR experience; endoscopy experience required
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
- 40 hours of orientation provided
- References: 2 required (covering 1 year within the last 3 years; 6 months for CNAs)
- Background checks: Nursys and prior background hits not accepted
- Ability to work in OR circulation and PACU/recovery; may float to nearby facilities as assigned
- Local radius: within 50 miles preferred
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated account management
- 40 hours orientation included
- Clear, provider-provided pay information and scheduling transparency
- Compliance and credentialing assistance throughout the assignment
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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.
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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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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