Overview
Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 09/28/2026 for 10 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,476–$2,651 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: Rotating 8-hour shifts (40 hours per week). Work setting: hospital operating room environment. This assignment is represented by CNA as noted in the job details.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,476–$2,651 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 10 weeks
- Shift: Rotating 8-hour shifts (40 hours per week)
- Start date: 09/28/2026
- Work setting: Travel assignment in a hospital operating room

Responsibilities
- Assist surgeons and anesthesiologists during operative procedures; coordinate flow of instruments, supplies, and staff.
- Maintain patient safety and aseptic technique throughout the perioperative phase; monitor patient status and respond to changes.
- Participate in preoperative assessment, intraoperative nursing care, and postoperative recovery planning; document care and outcomes.
- Prepare the surgical environment, manage sterile fields, and verify equipment readiness and functioning.
- Collaborate with the OR team to ensure correct patient, procedure, and site, including time-outs and procedural checklists.
- Ensure accurate counting of sponges, needles, and instruments; manage specimen labeling as needed. This assignment is represented by CNA.

Requirements
- Current active RN license in California or eligibility; ability to practice in an OR/perioperative setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a perioperative nursing environment; comfortable with a fast-paced surgical setting.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, circulators, and OR staff.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and assist with patient transfers and equipment handling.
- Commitment to perioperative nursing standards and hospital policies; willingness to comply with CNA representation requirements.

Benefits and Support
- Assignment coordination and dedicated support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate assignment start
- Access to additional travel opportunities through the agency

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
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

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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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