RN, Per Diem - Operating Room, West Valley Surgery Center

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in West Hills, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in the operative suite. You will work with physicians and the care team to provide individualized nursing care throughout the patient’s stay.

The role requires 1 year of OR experience (GI preferred), and current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications. Applicants must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and function as a circulating or scrub nurse during procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN.
• Current and valid California RN license required.
• 1 year of OR experience required, GI experience preferred.
• ACLS - Must have before start date
• PALS - Must have before start date
• BLS - Must have before start date
• Ability to push, pull, lift, up to 35 lbs.
• experience as a circulating and scrub nurse

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care in the Operative suite.
• Collaborates with physicians and care team to provide individualized care.
• Plans and delivers safe nursing care until the patient is transferred.
• Acts as advocate for patients and families and supports department performance.

Education

BSN or MSN

California RN license

Job description

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Work Location: West Hills, CA, USA

Work Schedule

As needed; variable shift, dependent on surgery schedule. No weekends, no nights

Posted Date

10/19/2026

Salary Range: $96.74 - 96.74 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33597

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the Operative suite, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with physicians, and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models. Plans and delivers safe, effective nursing care until the patient is transferred from his/her care to the recovery R.N. Performs duties of the circulating or scrub role in caring for all age patients. The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. Contributes to the company’s mission and vision by utilizing the nursing process for the nursing care rendered from admission until patient is discharged from the facility and has left the premises.

Job Qualifications

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*Please ensure your resume and application clearly specify the unit(s) you have worked on as part of your work experience*

Required:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN, required.
• Current and valid California RN license required.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Must have before start date
• 1 year of OR experience required, GI experience preferred
• Advanced cardiac life Support (ACLS) - Must have before start date
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) - Must have before start date
• Ability to push, pull, lift, up to 35 lbs.
• experience as a circulating and scrub nurse

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.