Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Operating Room travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date 08/24/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay $538-$557 per week. Guaranteed hours 40 per week. Shift 16-hour daytime shifts. Setting: short-term acute care hospital OR environment. This travel assignment is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $538-$557 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 16-hour days
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Work setting: short-term acute care hospital operating room
- Schedule: rotating start times; day/evening coverage; potential for 4x10s

Responsibilities
- Circulate in the Operating Room during surgical procedures, assisting surgeons and the anesthesiology team
- Coordinate flow of equipment, supplies, and staff to support efficient, safe procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery, including correct positioning and adherence to aseptic technique
- Monitor and document perioperative patient care, and participate in pre-, intra-, and post-procedure planning
- Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials and manage tissue/documentation per policy
- Access facility information systems to retrieve pertinent patient information and support care continuity
- Maintain readiness for emergent situations, ensuring life safety and equipment readiness throughout the perioperative period

Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of practice (California)
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
- OR experience: minimum 1 year of full-time operating room experience; orthopedic, neurological, and trauma experience preferred
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced certification in ACLS and PALS required
- CNOR: preferred
- Ability to work in a high-stakes OR environment and adhere to aseptic technique; strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated on-assignment support and credentialing assistance
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Extension opportunities for continued travel assignments
- Housing and travel logistics support options where available

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
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.

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.

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