Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $3,122 per week

Bestica is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

249680

Start Date Options: August 3rd or August 17th, 2026 ( Must start by August 24th )
Duration: 8 Weeks (Epic Conversion Project)
Shift: Days – 4x10s (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Location: Bakersfield, California
Open Positions: 3

Facility Overview

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Unit: Operating Room (OR)
• Charting Systems: Cerner & Epic (REQUIRED)
• Project Type: Epic System Conversion
• Work Environment: Fast-paced surgical unit with collaborative OR team

Position Highlights

• Epic Conversion Project – great resume booster
• Consistent 4x10 day schedule
• Work in a high-volume OR setting
• Opportunity to strengthen Epic charting experience
• Competitive pay with guaranteed hours (first 8 weeks)

Schedule & Requirements

• Shift: 10-hour Day Shifts (4 days/week)
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• RTO: ❌ No RTO accepted
• Guaranteed Hours:
  • Guaranteed during the 8-week contract period
  • Contracts extending beyond 8 weeks will not have guaranteed hours after week 8

⚠️ Mandatory Requirements (Strict)

• Active California RN License
• BLS (AHA) Required
• Recent OR RN Experience REQUIRED
• Cerner AND Epic experience within the last 5 years (REQUIRED)
  • Must have worked as a staff employee or completed a contract using both systems

Epic Experience Requirement

• Epic proficiency is critical for this role
• Epic test-out option available
• Refresher training video provided if needed

‍⚕️ Core Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in the OR
• Assist with surgical procedures across multiple specialties
• Maintain sterile field and ensure patient safety
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical techs
• Document procedures accurately in Epic/Cerner systems

Skills & Experience

• Circulating experience in OR
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and protocols
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Proficiency in Epic & Cerner charting systems

Submission Requirements

• Include the following with submission:
  • Start Date
  • Middle Name
  • Date of Birth

Why Bakersfield, CA?

• Affordable California location with easy access to Los Angeles, beaches, and mountains
• Great for travelers seeking high pay with lower cost of living

Why This Assignment?

• Short-term, high-impact Epic conversion project
• Excellent opportunity to enhance EMR experience
• Strong weekly earnings with consistent schedule
• Ideal for experienced OR RNs looking for a focused, fast-paced contract

If you're an experienced OR RN with Epic & Cerner expertise , this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major EMR transition project while earning top pay!

Apply now – limited spots available!

249680Travel RN – Operating Room (OR) | Day Shift | Bakersfield, CA | 8 Weeks (Epic Conversion)Start Date Options: August 3rd or August 17th, 2026 (Must start by August 24th)Duration: 8 Weeks (Epic Conversion Project)Shift: Days – 4x10s (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)Location: Bakersfield, CaliforniaOpen Positions: 3________________________________________ Facility Overview• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital• Unit: Operating Room (OR)• Charting Systems: Cerner & Epic (REQUIRED)• Project Type: Epic System Conversion• Work Environment: Fast-paced surgical unit with collaborative OR team________________________________________ Position Highlights• Epic Conversion Project – great resume booster• Consistent 4x10 day schedule• Work in a high-volume OR setting• Opportunity to strengthen Epic charting experience• Competitive pay with guaranteed hours (first 8 weeks)________________________________________ Schedule & Requirements• Shift: 10-hour Day Shifts (4 days/week)• Hours: 40 hours/week• RTO: ❌ No RTO accepted• Guaranteed Hours:o Guaranteed during the 8-week contract periodo Contracts extending beyond 8 weeks will not have guaranteed hours after week 8________________________________________⚠️ Mandatory Requirements (Strict)• Active California RN License• BLS (AHA) Required• Recent OR RN Experience REQUIRED• Cerner AND Epic experience within the last 5 years (REQUIRED)o Must have worked as a staff employee or completed a contract using both systems________________________________________ Epic Experience Requirement• Epic proficiency is critical for this role• Epic test-out option available• Refresher training video provided if needed________________________________________‍⚕️ Core Responsibilities• Provide perioperative nursing care in the OR• Assist with surgical procedures across multiple specialties• Maintain sterile field and ensure patient safety• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical techs• Document procedures accurately in Epic/Cerner systems________________________________________ Skills & Experience• Circulating experience in OR• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and protocols• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced surgical environment• Proficiency in Epic & Cerner charting systems________________________________________ Submission Requirements• Include the following with submission:o Start Dateo Middle Nameo Date of Birth________________________________________ Why Bakersfield, CA?• Affordable California location with easy access to Los Angeles, beaches, and mountains• Great for travelers seeking high pay with lower cost of living________________________________________ Why This Assignment?• Short-term, high-impact Epic conversion project• Excellent opportunity to enhance EMR experience• Strong weekly earnings with consistent schedule• Ideal for experienced OR RNs looking for a focused, fast-paced contract________________________________________If you're an experienced OR RN with Epic & Cerner expertise, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major EMR transition project while earning top pay! Apply now – limited spots available!

About Bestica

We are a trusted provider of solutions in Information Technology and Healthcare sectors to the DoD, Federal and Commercial markets. Our guiding principle and core values help us care for our people and the community; and build a culture of excellence which in turn helps us achieve our organizational objective of exceeding customer's expectations in each and every project. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we were founded in 2005 and are certified as an 8(a) Business.

Benefits

• Referral bonus