Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,200 to $2,300 per week in La Jolla, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: La Jolla, CA
Agency: job.com
Pay: $2,200 to $2,300 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Operating Room

Contract Type: Travel / Temporary

Start Date: 12/01/2025 (or 12/15/2025)
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Schedule:

• Shift: Night, 3x12-hour (18:45 – 07:15)

• Schedule Pattern: Sunday through Thursday

• Block Scheduling: Not available

• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work one major and one minor holiday

Job Summary:

The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate, and efficient perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The RN collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other members of the surgical team to ensure optimal outcomes and maintain the highest standards of patient safety throughout the perioperative process.

This position is a night-shift assignment requiring adaptability, excellent critical thinking, and strong communication skills in a high-acuity surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.

• Circulate and/or scrub for a variety of surgical cases as assigned.

• Ensure adherence to aseptic techniques and sterile field management.

• Prepare the operating room with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to procedures.

• Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, and consent in compliance with safety protocols.

• Monitor and document patient status, responses, and vital signs throughout the perioperative phase.

• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to provide high-quality patient care.

• Advocate for patient safety, dignity, and comfort in all phases of the surgical experience.

• Participate in the maintenance of equipment and supplies, reporting any issues promptly.

• Support orientation of new staff or travelers as needed.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Licensure/Certifications:

  • Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License (must be in hand at time of submission)

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Experience:

  • Previous operating room nursing experience strongly preferred

  • Ability to manage a variety of surgical cases in a fast-paced environment

  • Travel experience preferred