RN, Per Diem - Westwood Main OR

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 109,946 - 156,591; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Staff RN per diem for the Westwood Main Operating Room in Los Angeles. You will function as scrub and circulating nurse and participate in call assignments, nights, weekends and holidays. The role emphasizes patient safety, instrument care, and collaboration with the surgical team.

Strong clinical judgment and flexibility are essential in this adaptable environment. Per diem schedule varies, with opportunities to grow professionally within UCLA Health's nationally ranked

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California.
• Experience as scrub and circulating nurse.
• Ability to work variable shifts including call, nights, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide scrub and circulating nursing care for surgical patients.
• Maintain instrument and equipment readiness and safety.
• Collaborate with team and participate in hospital standards of care.

Skills

RN license

Surgical nursing

Per diem flexibility

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

# RN, Per Diem – Westwood Main ORWork Location **Los Angeles,CA**Job **#25833**Work Hours **Variable shifts including call, holidays and weekends as assigned**Employment Type **6 – Staff- Per Diem**Duration **indefinite**Salary Range **$96.74-96.74 Hourly**Posted Date **July 21, 2026**Bargaining Unit **CNA – NX**Apply NowApply as Internal/Current EmployeeBack to Search ResultsRefer A FriendUse your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. When you join UCLA Health as a nurse, you’ll deliver leading-edge care as you build an exceptional career with a health system that’s consistently ranked among the best in the country.* ## JOB DUTIES* ## JOB QUALIFICATIONS**Description**The staff RN PD is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the surgical patient. Under minimal supervision, functions as a scrub and circulating nurse. Participates in call assignments including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to comply with department standards inclusive of attendance, dress code, and a varied work schedule. The primary responsibilities of the clinical nurse include, but are not limited to, the proper care of instrumentation and equipment; direct nursing care of patients utilizing the nursing process; development and application of leadership, delegation, and communication concepts; teaching of patients, staff, and students; maintenance of professional standards. Function as a member of a team. Participate in maintaining a survey-ready environment. Ensure patient safety by following regulatory and hospital standards of care. Utilize and participate in evidence-based research to guide best practice.### RENEIf you want to grow professionally, this is the right place for you.### ERAWe are family here. We support each other. We collect together.### ELIZABETHIt’s so diverse and inclusive here. There’s always the opportunity to share your thoughts. It's a place where you feel you belong.