Travel OR RN in CA: Critical Access Hospital (13w)

HealthForce Healthcare; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruiter

24/7 travel support

Credentialing assistance

Guaranteed hours

Ongoing support

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Operating Room assignment in Clearlake, California. This travel position runs 13 weeks starting 11/02/2026 with guaranteed 36 hours per week and a 5x8 day shift. Must hold a California RN license and perioperative skills.

The role involves patient care from preop to postop, collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia, and adherence to HIPAA. Travel support and dedicated recruiter assistance are provided.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license required.
• BLS certification; ACLS and PALS required with initial certification within six months.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• At least two years of recent nursing experience; perioperative/OR preferred.
• CNOR, PANAC, AAOPU credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for patients across ages within the OR from preop to postop.
• Assist with case management, positioning, counts, instrument handling and sterile technique.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia and support staff.
• Monitor patient status intraoperatively and document interventions.
• Maintain sterile field, assist with equipment setup and crash carts.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and adhere to HIPAA policies.

Skills

RN

Perioperative

OR experience

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Education

California RN license

BLS certification

ACLS & PALS within 6 months

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Operating Room assignment in Clearlake, California. This travel position runs 13 weeks starting 11/02/2026 with guaranteed 36 hours per week and a 5x8 day shift. Must hold a California RN license and perioperative skills.

The role involves patient care from preop to postop, collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia, and adherence to HIPAA. Travel support and dedicated recruiter assistance are provided.