Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,058 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a CA-licensed OR RN for a short-term Epic conversion contract requiring proficiency in both Epic and Cerner.

Details

• Operating Room (OR) setting
• 12-hour day shifts
• 8-week contract supporting an Epic EMR conversion

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and PALS (AHA)
• Minimum 3 years of OR experience required
• Minimum 6 months of Epic experience within the last 12 months required
• Cerner experience also required — must be proficient in both Epic and Cerner
• Recent experience in OR specialty within the last 3 months required
• 2 supervisory references required: one from the past year and one from the past two years
• Active, unrestricted RN license with no prior hits required
• Date of birth and Social Security number required for consideration

Additional Information

• No RTO (time off requests) will be approved for this contract — candidates with more than 5 days of RTO will not be considered
• OR skills checklist completed within the past year required
• All employment gaps of one month or longer must be documented and explained in work history

American Traveler Job ID #P-707442. 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.

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