Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview Registered Nurse – OR in Fortuna, California, US. Start date 10/05/2026 with a travel, temporary assignment spanning multiple weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,883 to $3,022. No guaranteed hours are provided. Shift: 5x8 Days. This role supports a rural care setting's surgical/PACU unit, requiring the circulating nurse to also participate in recovery. Endoscopy experience is required. The unit commonly handles general surgery cases and procedures across adolescent to geriatric patient populations, and operates with 3 patient rooms. Orientation is 40 hours. On-call obligations include 2 days per week (holidays and weekends) and three 24-hour on-call weekend shifts per month, with holiday coverage required for three of five designated holidays. Floating to nearby facilities may be required. Epic is preferred for charting. References: two required (covering the last year). Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,883 – $3,022 per week On-site orientation: 40 hours Guaranteed hours: 0.0 Shift: 5x8 Days Start date: 10/05/2026 Setting: rural care facility with a combined OR circulation and PACU/recovery unit Travel assignment duration: Weeks On-call and holiday coverage as described in scheduling details Responsibilities Circulate and assist in the PACU for OR cases; manage perioperative supplies and sterile technique Provide recovery nursing care post-anesthesia, including monitoring and vitals, and escalates as needed Support endoscopy procedures; assist with patient positioning, equipment set-up, and patient monitoring Monitor cardiac status and respond to perioperative emergencies per protocol Collaborate with anesthesia, respiratory services, pharmacy, and unit secretary to ensure safe patient flow Document patient care activities in the charting system (Epic preferred) and maintain accurate perioperative records Requirements Active California RN license ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications Minimum 1 year of OR circulating and PACU experience; endoscopy experience is required Ability to work in a rural, multi-service care setting; willingness to float to nearby facilities as needed On-call requirements: 2 days per week (includes holidays and weekends); 3 on-call weekend shifts per month; holiday coverage for 3 of 5 designated holidays Orientation completion: 40 hours prior to start Benefits and Support 40-hour orientation provided Dedicated account management and travel support throughout the assignment Scheduling coordination and on-call support Access to credentialing and compliance resources 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr