Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,558 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Santa Rosa, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position at an acute care hospital in California, requiring Level I trauma experience and prior travel experience across a broad range of surgical specialties.

Details

• Position is in the Operating Room (OR) of a 277-bed acute care hospital
• Surgical specialties include trauma, neuro, vascular, orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology, urology, plastics, thoracic, bariatric, ENT, and podiatry
• Experience with advanced procedures such as craniotomy, spinal fusion, total joint replacement, AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy, Whipple, and VATS is relevant to this role
• Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system experience is preferred
• Charting is performed in Epic (experience required)
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15
• Variable start times of 7:00 and 9:00 may apply within the contract
• On-call is required and distributed equally among all nursing staff approximately every 6 weeks, which may include up to 6–8 on-call shifts per 6-week cycle (including nights, evenings, and weekends)
• Weekend work is required
• Floating within the hospital and to nearby affiliate facilities within the state is required
• Coverage of up to one night shift during the contract may be required as needed
• Free parking is available

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 3 years of OR experience required (5 years preferred)
• Level I trauma experience required
• Experience with trauma, neuro, vascular, and orthopedic surgical cases required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in a broad range of OR skills including vascular procedures, neurological surgeries, orthopedic/spine cases, general surgery, and trauma response
• 2 supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Copy of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted; note that the travel pay rate may differ for local candidates
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for the standard travel pay rate
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning to this facility as a traveler, and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Travelers who have previously worked at a Providence facility (permanent, travel, or per-diem) should be prepared to disclose the location and dates of that employment
• Travelers are expected to cover 2 out of 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
• OR/PACU scrubs are provided by the facility
• RTO requests must be submitted at time of consideration; minimal RTO is preferred
• 13-week contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-730773. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.