Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - OR travel assignment in Bakersfield, California. This is a travel, temporary assignment in a hospital setting. Start date is 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,575 to $2,786. Shift is varied with 10-hour days, totaling about 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule. The role focuses on delivering perioperative nursing care in the operating room and coordinating with the surgical team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,575–$2,786 per week
- Assignment duration: 13 weeks
- Hours: approximately 40 per week
- Shift: Varied, 10-hour shifts with rotating schedule
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Setting: hospital operating room

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing procedures, following established standards of care and the nursing process.
- Monitor patient status across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases; administer medications as ordered and maintain sterile technique and environment.
- Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff at varying levels during cases, and coordinate care with anesthesia, surgeons, and other disciplines.
- Utilize critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent discretion to ensure patient safety, comfort, and high-quality outcomes.
- Document care, routines, and patient responses accurately; communicate clearly with the care team and families as appropriate.
- Respond promptly to intraoperative changes or emergencies and participate in post-operative care planning and rehabilitation planning as needed.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Perioperative or operating room nursing experience preferred
- ADN or BSN degree in Nursing
- Ability to work in a hospital operating room setting and participate in a rotating/varied shift schedule

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing assistance and onboarding support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide travel 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.