Travel OR RN - $2,591 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Fortuna, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a day-shift assignment requiring a CA RN license and at least 1 year of OR experience. Details Operating Room unit position within a hospital setting Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Performs procedures including general surgery, pediatric general surgery, ENT, pediatric ENT, orthopedic, and thoracic cases Utilizes electrosurgical units and supports endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy and EGD Epic EMR experience preferred Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities Requirements Active CA RN license required, compact license must be in hand at time of submission Minimum 1 year of Operating Room experience required Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS Experience with cardiac monitoring, emergency management, code response, and fire safety required Experience with total joint replacement and VATS procedures preferred PACU/Recovery experience preferred Epic charting system experience preferred Additional Information Responsible for direct patient care in surgical procedures across general, pediatric, ENT, orthopedic, and thoracic specialties Must commit to working 3 of the 5 designated holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be accepted at a lower bill rate Two supervisory references required, covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years Former permanent employees may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility First-time travelers are not required for this role but travel experience is not mandated All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during the application process American Traveler Job ID P-749866. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.