Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Operating Room, Travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 08/31/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay range: $2,271–$2,408 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 4x10 Nights. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,271–$2,408 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights (4x10)
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
- Fast credentialing and dedicated assignment support

Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative nursing care to surgical patients in the immediate preoperative and postoperative period.
- Receive and integrate reports from anesthesia, surgeon, and circulating RN into the nursing plan of care; ensure pain, bleeding, and nausea are controlled; proper positioning; airway management; and stabilization of vital signs.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations; monitor hemodynamic status; interpret ECG rhythms; manage life-threatening events as needed.
- Administer medications, perform IV therapy (including blood products), and care for indwelling catheters and drains; operate and monitor equipment used in the perioperative setting.
- Communicate clearly within the care team and follow chain of command; maintain accurate documentation and EPIC charting.
- Demonstrate competency across routine nursing skills and adapt care to the post-anesthesia patient population.

Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of practice (California) required
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Certification: Current BLS; ACLS; PALS required; TNCC required within 1 year of hire
- Trauma certification preferred; detailed facility-specific requirements may apply
- Experience: at least 2 years of recent PACU or critical care experience; minimum 2 years in perioperative recovery recommended
- EPIC experience preferred; ability to work in a fast-paced perioperative/post-anesthesia environment

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Fast credentialing process
- Extension opportunities after the initial assignment
- Nationwide assignments available

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.

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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
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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
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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.

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