Travel OR RN - $2,800 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 20 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 25, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a night shift acute care hospital position requiring a minimum of 2 years OR experience and a CA RN license in hand.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within the Operating Room unit
• 212 staffed beds
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:30
• Weekend requirement of at least every other weekend, may exceed to meet unit needs
• On-call required, estimated 70-90 hours over a 6 week period split evenly among caregivers
• Weekend/Holiday call coverage from 0700-0700
• May float between Main OR and Outpatient Surgery Center
• Uses Epic charting system
• Facility may call off shifts once per two-week pay period

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required (3 years preferred)
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Epic EMR experience highly preferred
• Experience with surgical procedures across specialties including vascular, gynecology, orthopedic, neurology, general surgery, urology, ENT, thoracic, and robotics preferred
• LA fire card completed within the last 30 days required
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting required

Additional Information

• Provide perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical specialties and procedures
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs; OR scrubs provided
• Free parking available onsite
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• RTO must be submitted at time of application with minimal requests preferred to avoid delays
• Travelers are expected to float between all facilities within the state system as needed
• Must disclose any license or background check issues upfront; no open license hits will be approved

American Traveler Job ID #P-738913. 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.