Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - OR (Surgical RN: circulate and recover)
Fortuna, California, United States
Start date: 06/15/2026 | Duration: Weeks | Travel - Temporary Assignment
Shift: 5x8 Days | Weekly pay: $2,292-$2,476 per week | Setting: Rural community hospital (OR/PACU)
This travel assignment places the RN in an OR/PACU role supporting general surgery procedures in a rural setting with circulating and recovery responsibilities.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,292-$2,476 per week
- Start date: 06/15/2026
- Duration: Weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Setting: Rural community hospital; OR and PACU coverage
- On-call requirements: 2 days/week (includes holidays and weekends); 3 weekend 24-hour on-call shifts per month
- Floating: May float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed

Responsibilities
- Circulate during general surgical procedures and assist in the OR to maintain sterile technique and instrument handling
- Manage post-anesthesia care in PACU, including monitoring vitals, pain control, and patient recovery milestones
- Provide endoscopy support as part of the OR/PACU team, including setup, scope handling, and patient monitoring
- Respond to on-call requests on assigned days and provide coverage for weekend 24-hour shifts as scheduled
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Respiratory, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary) to coordinate patient care
- Maintain accurate documentation in the charting system and respond to codes and emergent situations as needed

Requirements
- Licensure: Active California RN license in hand
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Experience: Minimum 1 year in OR, PACU, or surgical nursing; endoscopy experience required
- Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program; ability to work in a hospital OR/PACU setting
- Skills: Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, electrosurgical unit use, and basic post-op care; Epic charting experience preferred
- Other: Willingness to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities; on-call availability 2 days/week including holidays/weekends; willing to work 3 weekend 24-hour on-call shifts per month
- Compliance: Submission requires CA license in hand, 2 references (covering the last year), willingness to work holidays, and adherence to a 50-mile submission radius with only one location in the region
- Pre-start: Completion of required pre-start modules (average ~16 hours; >20 hours requires PM approval); copies of certifications on submission

Benefits and Support
- Orientation provided: 24 hours prior to start
- Compliance readiness: Copies of certifications and licensure required at submission
- Recruitment and support: Assigned account manager available for assignment questions and coordination

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