Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview

Registered Nurse – Operating Room (Travel) in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 11/16/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay range $631-$665 per week with guaranteed hours of 36 per week.

Shift is 16-hour day shifts. The position is in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital operating room setting.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay range: $631-$665 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 16-hour days
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital, operating room

Responsibilities

• Circulate in the operating room during surgical procedures, assist surgeons and the anesthesiologist, and coordinate flow of equipment, supplies, and staff.
• Maintain aseptic technique, prepare patients for surgery, ensure correct patient positioning, and support perioperative care planning and assessment.
• Safely operate OR equipment, manage instrument and tissue handling, and dispose of biohazardous materials per policy.
• Retrieve and document information using the facility’s information systems (Epic) to support patient care and procedure documentation.
• Uphold patient safety throughout the perioperative phase, participate in emergency preparedness, and comply with life safety and environment of care plans.
• Participate in on-call coverage as required (at least one night per week and one weekend per schedule) and contribute to post-procedure care planning.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice (California)
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
• Experience: One year of previous full-time experience in the operating room required; OR experience in orthopedics, neurosurgery, and trauma settings preferred
• Additional credentials: Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) preferred; Epic experience required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced OR environment with a rotating schedule and on-call requirements

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Fast credentialing process
• Nationwide assignments
• Extension opportunities

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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.

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