Rural Travel OR Nurse: Circulator & PACU

Overview Registered Nurse – OR (Surgical RN: circulate and recover) Fortuna, California, United States Start date: 06/15/2026 | Duration: Weeks | Travel - Temporary Assignment Shift: 5x8 Days | Weekly pay: $2,292–$2,476 per week | Setting: Rural community hospital (OR/PACU) This travel assignment places the RN in an OR/PACU role supporting general surgery procedures in a rural setting with circulating and recovery responsibilities. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,292–$2,476 per week Start date: 06/15/2026 Duration: Weeks Shift: 5x8 Days Setting: Rural community hospital; OR and PACU coverage On-call requirements: 2 days/week (includes holidays and weekends); 3 weekend 24-hour on-call shifts per month Floating: May float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed Responsibilities Circulate during general surgical procedures and assist in the OR to maintain sterile technique and instrument handling Manage post-anesthesia care in PACU, including monitoring vitals, pain control, and patient recovery milestones Provide endoscopy support as part of the OR/PACU team, including setup, scope handling, and patient monitoring Respond to on‑call requests on assigned days and provide coverage for weekend 24‑hour shifts as scheduled Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Respiratory, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary) to coordinate patient care Maintain accurate documentation in the charting system and respond to codes and emergent situations as needed Requirements Licensure: Active California RN license in hand Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Experience: Minimum 1 year in OR, PACU, or surgical nursing; endoscopy experience required Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program; ability to work in a hospital OR/PACU setting Skills: Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, electrosurgical unit use, and basic post‑op care; Epic charting experience preferred Other: Willingness to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities; on‑call availability 2 days/week including holidays/weekends; willing to work 3 weekend 24‑hour on‑call shifts per month Compliance: Submission requires CA license in hand, 2 references (covering the last year), willingness to work holidays, and adherence to a 50‑mile submission radius with only one location in the region Pre‑start: Completion of required pre‑start modules (average ~16 hours; >20 hours requires PM approval); copies of certifications on submission Benefits and Support Orientation provided: 24 hours prior to start Compliance readiness: Copies of certifications and licensure required at submission Recruitment and support: Assigned account manager available for assignment questions and coordination 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr