Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) in a Critical Access Hospital setting, Clearlake, California. This travel assignment starts 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks, with guaranteed 36 hours per week and a 5x8 day shift. Earn $2,561 to $2,680 per week. Travel - Temporary Assignment. The role requires a current California RN license and perioperative nursing skills in a surgical services environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,561–$2,680 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: Critical Access Hospital Surgical Services
- Vaccination requirement with exemptions available; E-Verify participation

Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care for patients across the age spectrum within the operating room, supporting perioperative processes from preop through postop recovery.
- Assist with case management, positioning, surgical counts, instrument handling, and sterile technique; collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and support staff.
- Monitor patient status intraoperatively, document interventions, and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
- Support equipment setup, maintenance of the sterile field, and readiness of crash carts; participate in post-anesthesia care as assigned.
- Communicate changes in patient condition, document accurately, and adhere to HIPAA and hospital policies.
- Participate in call coverage and contribute to continuous quality improvement within the OR team.

Requirements
- Current California RN license
- BLS certification; ACLS and PALS certifications required with initial certification within six months of employment and recertification every two years
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- At least two years of recent nursing experience; perioperative/OR experience preferred
- CNOR, PANAC, and AAOPU credentials preferred
- Ability to work in a surgical services setting and participate in call; E-Verify compliance and vaccination requirements (with medical/religious exemptions where applicable)

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 travel support
- Assignment-specific credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Guaranteed hours included with the travel assignment
- Ongoing support throughout the assignment

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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.