Travel OR RN - $2,687 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: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position at an acute care hospital in Bakersfield, CA, requiring a minimum of 3 years of OR experience and an active CA RN license.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room/Surgery unit of a 254-bed acute care hospital
• Day shift hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Variable/PM shift hours: 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active CA RN license, unrestricted and in good standing, required
• Current AHA BLS or ARC BLS certification required
• Current AHA ACLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of OR/surgical nursing experience required
• Must have worked in the OR specialty within the last 3 months
• Cerner or Epic experience must be documented in employment history
• Specialty-specific skills checklist completed within the past year required
• 2 supervisory references required: one from within the past year and one from within the past two years
• Any gaps in employment of one month or longer must be documented and explained
• Candidates with any prior disciplinary action or hit on their nursing license will not be considered

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, implementation, outcome evaluation, and discharge planning
• Supervises and delegates to other nursing staff and coordinates care across disciplines
• RTO is limited to 5 days or fewer for the duration of the contract — requests exceeding this will result in automatic decline
• Local candidates are welcome to apply — local and travel pay rates are the same, with no radius restriction
• Candidates may only be submitted to one hospital within the Adventist Health system at a time

American Traveler Job ID #P-735265. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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.