Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse, Operating Room – San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Travel assignment starting 08/31/2026 for 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $541–$547 per week
Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
Shift: 16-hour days (schedule may rotate; open to 4x10s)
Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital operating room

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $541–$547 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 16-hour day shifts (rotation; call required)
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Facility/work setting: Operating Room within a short-term acute care hospital

Responsibilities
- Assist surgeons and anesthesiologists and coordinate flow of equipment, supplies, and staff during operative procedures.
- Ensure patient safety throughout the perioperative phase and participate in patient care planning, assessment, and nursing treatment.
- Prepare patients for surgery, including safe positioning and preparation, and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures.
- Circulate in the Operating Room, operate routinely used equipment, and safely dispose of biohazardous materials.
- Document intraoperative care, including tissue handling and logbook documentation as required; access and utilize relevant information systems for patient care.
- Respond to emergent situations, support emergency preparedness, and uphold life safety standards; participate in unit- and hospital-wide safety initiatives.
- Maintain communication with the broader perioperative team to ensure efficient throughput and patient-centered care.

Requirements
- Active RN license in California (state of practice)
- BLS required; ACLS and PALS required per shift policy
- OR experience: at least 1 year of full-time operating room experience
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
- Ability to circulate in the OR and perform pre-, intra-, and post-procedure patient care planning and assessment
- Ortho, Neuro, and Trauma experience preferred; strong knowledge of aseptic technique and surgical instrumentation

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Orientation coordination and ongoing clinical support as needed
- Competitive weekly pay and consistent scheduling

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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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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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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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