Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - OR | Bakersfield, California, US | Travel - Temporary Assignment
Start date: 08/17/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks • Shift: 5x8 days • Weekly pay: $2,456-$2,609 per week • Guaranteed hours: 0 • Travel assignment in a healthcare setting

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,456-$2,609 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Location: Bakersfield, CA
- Assignment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing surgery or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
- Assess patient status, implement and revise care plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes.
- Supervise and direct the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent decision-making.
- Administer medications and therapies as ordered; monitor for adverse reactions and maintain patient safety; ensure adherence to sterile technique and infection control practices.
- Collaborate with members of the surgical team (surgeons, anesthesiologists, circulating staff) to provide safe, efficient perioperative care and participate in handoffs to postoperative teams.

Requirements
- Education: RN degree from an accredited nursing program (ADN/BSN acceptable)
- Licensure: Current or active Registered Nurse license in California
- Experience: OR/perioperative nursing experience preferred
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Skills: Ability to work 8-hour day shifts (5x8 schedule) and function effectively in a fast-paced perioperative environment

Benefits and Support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Assignment-specific support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Ongoing recruitment and assignment coordination with timely communications
- Access to resources and guidance to support your travel assignment

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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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

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

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

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

What Makes Healthforce Different

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

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today's travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

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.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.