Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,521 per week

TotalMed; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Vision benefits

Job summary

A reputable travel nursing agency is seeking an experienced travel nurse RN to work in the Operating Room for a 13-week assignment in Escondido, California. The ideal candidate will have ACLS and BLS certifications along with 1-2 years of recent acute care experience. Responsibilities include assisting in surgical procedures, managing instruments, and providing patient education. This travel position offers weekly pay with guaranteed hours, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an Operating Room RN.
• Knowledge of surgical care procedures.
• Experience as a circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in caring for surgical patients.
• Prepare and manage surgical instruments.
• Educate patients about medication and home care.
• Ensure correct patient and procedure; manage medication administration as needed.
• Educate patient and family on home care post-surgery.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

1-2 years recent acute care experience

Ability to stand and walk for long periods

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

RN First Assistant

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Escondido, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Escondido, CA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant. Read below for more requirements.

As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, as well as providing pre- and post-surgery care and education to the patient. Circulating OR Nurses work within the operating suite but outside of the sterile field; Scrub OR Nurses handle and prepare operating instruments and equipment within the sterile field. Surgery responsibilities may include preparing instruments for specific surgical procedures, monitoring and observing the patient during surgery, and responding to potential complications alongside the physician.

As an OR Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Serve as the communication liaison between patients' family members and members of the operating team.
• Ensure that the correct procedure(s) is being performed on the correct patient.
• Initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician; teach patients and families how to manage medication and home care needs.

Additional duties for Circulating OR Nurses may include:

• Responding to comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Monitoring equipment used during surgery.
• Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.

Additional duties for Scrub OR Nurses may include:

• Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.

Additional duties for RN First Assistant may include:

• Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care.
• Help control bleeding.
• Suture patients following surgery.

OR Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment.

Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1383434. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room - OR RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1