Travel OR Nurse: Perioperative Specialist (13 Weeks)

Healthforce; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assignment support

Credentialing coordination

Dedicated travel support (24/7)

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse – Operating Room (Travel) in San Luis Obispo, California. The 13-week assignment begins November 9, 2026, with 40 hours per week of day shifts in a hospital perioperative setting.

The role involves assisting surgeons and anesthesiologists, coordinating equipment and staff flow, and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative phase. Travel support and ongoing onboarding are provided.

Qualifications

• Perioperative nursing experience or operating room exposure in a surgical setting.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced perioperative environment and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeons and anesthesiologists and coordinates flow of equipment, supplies, and staff during a surgical procedure.
• Ensures patient safety throughout the perioperative phase of care.
• Participates in patient care planning, assessment, and nursing treatment.
• Supports perioperative workflow by preparing and managing room setup, instruments, and supplies; adheres to safety and sterile technique standards.

Skills

Perioperative nursing experience

Fast-paced OR coordination

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse – Operating Room (Travel) in San Luis Obispo, California. The 13-week assignment begins November 9, 2026, with 40 hours per week of day shifts in a hospital perioperative setting.

The role involves assisting surgeons and anesthesiologists, coordinating equipment and staff flow, and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative phase. Travel support and ongoing onboarding are provided.