Travel Operating Room RN - $3,493 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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract at an acute care hospital in Santa Rosa, CA, requiring trauma, neuro, vascular, and ortho OR experience along with Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room of a 277-bed acute care hospital
• Trauma-level OR environment requiring experience across multiple specialties including neuro, vascular, and orthopedics
• Day shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts with variable start times of 7:00 AM or 9:00 AM
• Occasional night shift coverage may be required within the contract period
• Weekend work is required
• On-call is required and distributed equally among all nursing staff approximately every 6 weeks, totaling up to 6–8 call shifts per 6-week cycle (including nights, evenings, and weekends)
• Floating between all facilities within the state is expected; refusal to float may result in termination of assignment
• Epic EMR — experience required
• Scrubs are provided
• Free parking available on-site

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required — pending license not accepted
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• Experience in trauma, neuro, vascular, and orthopedic OR cases required due to the facility's trauma status
• Epic EMR experience required
• At least 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting are required for consideration
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Former permanent employees of the facility must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• RTO requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration — minimal RTO is preferred
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at the manager's discretion

American Traveler Job ID #P-733244. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.