Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview Registered Nurse - OR (Surgical RN with OR and PACU responsibilities) in Fortuna, California. Travel assignment in a rural hospital setting. Start date: 09/21/2026. Duration: Weeks. Shift: 5x8 Days. Weekly pay: $2,589-$2,633 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. This role requires on-call and weekend coverage, with 1 pre-approved time off available upfront. The position involves circulating in the Operating Room and recovering in the PACU, with a patient mix spanning pediatrics through geriatrics. Endoscopy experience is required, and ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are expected. Active compact-state RN license must be in hand at submission. Orientation is 24 hours. Travel may include floating to nearby facilities as scheduling allows. A maximum of 1 pre-approved time off is allowed upfront. References and documentation will be requested prior to start. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,589-$2,633 per week Start date: 09/21/2026 Shift: 5x8 Days Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed Contract type: Travel - Weeks, Rural hospital setting Orientation: 24 hours On-call and holidays: 2 days per week (includes holidays); 3 x 24-hour weekend on-call shifts per month Floating: Travel nurses may float to nearby facilities based on scheduling needs Responsibilities Circulate in the OR and provide PACU recovery care, including airway management and continuous monitoring Respond to codes and emergencies, maintain patient safety, and ensure proper use of electrosurgical units Support perioperative nursing across general surgical cases and maintain sterile technique Collaborate with interdisciplinary teammates (Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary) to coordinate care Manage a patient population spanning pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics Document care in the charting system and ensure accurate perioperative records Endoscopy- and general surgical procedure support (e.g., appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, total joint replacements, and related endoscopic cases) Requirements Active RN license; compact state license in hand at submission Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience; OR and PACU responsibilities; endoscopy experience required Education: RN degree (RN licensure demonstrated) Ability to work in a rural hospital OR/PACU setting On-call requirements: 2 days per week (includes holidays and weekends); 3 weekend on-call shifts per month Floating: May be asked to float to nearby facilities Other pre-start requirements: Pre-approved time off up-front (RTO); references available (2 references within the last 3 years) Benefits and Support Orientation provided (24 hours) Travel assignment with scheduling support for on-call and holiday coverage Assignment-specific expectations and documentation completed prior to start Ongoing coordination through the staffing team to assist with scheduling and substitutions as needed 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr