Travel OR RN - $3,126 per week

Utilicom; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, vision and+

Housing stipends

401(k) match

24/7 support

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Lakeport, CA. The role requires CNOR certification, Epic EMR proficiency, and CA RN license. Prior travel and community hospital experience are preferred.

Shifts are 4x10 hours, 6:45 AM–5:15 PM, with on-call and rotating duties. Expect 1:1 patient ratio and primary OR responsibilities in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• CNOR certification is required.
• CA RN license is required.
• 2+ years OR nursing experience.
• Prior travel nursing experience required.
• Epic EMR proficiency required.
• Community hospital experience preferred.
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide scrub and circulating support across multiple surgical specialties.
• Assist with minimally invasive and video-assisted techniques.
• Administer blood products and monitor conscious sedation and cardiac status as needed.
• Maintain infection control, radiation safety and universal protocol.

Education

CNOR certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NIHSS

CA RN license

Epic proficiency

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lakeport, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring CNOR certification, prior travel experience, and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Operating Room setting within a community hospital
• 4x10-hour day shifts, Monday through Thursday, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
• Rotating on-call required for after-hours and weekends
• Patient ratio of 1:1
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CNOR
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Experience across multiple surgical specialties including general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, and podiatry preferred
• Skilled in emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, and malignant hyperthermia
• Proficient with OR equipment such as electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, Hana table, and Steris systems

Additional Information

• Provide scrub and circulating support across a wide range of surgical specialties including general, orthopedic, gynecologic, podiatric, and thoracic procedures
• Assist with minimally invasive and video-assisted surgical techniques
• Support administration of blood products, conscious sedation monitoring, and cardiac monitoring as needed
• Maintain infection control, radiation safety, and universal protocol (time-out) standards
• Local candidates accepted at local rate within a 50-mile radius
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Lab work must be completed within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates

American Traveler Job ID #P-763721. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.