Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Healthforce; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Travel support

Credentialing assistance

Extension opportunities

Onboarding assistance

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse – Operating Room in Bakersfield, California for a 13-week travel assignment starting November 2, 2026. The role involves delivering perioperative care, monitoring patients, and coordinating with surgeons and anesthesiologists in a hospital operating room setting.

Requirements include an active California RN license and BLS, with OR perioperative experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license (California) in good standing.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• OR nursing experience or strong perioperative nursing skills; ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing surgery according to standards of care and the nursing process.
• Monitor patients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively; document findings and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff at multiple levels; coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other team members.
• Maintain sterile technique, infection control, and patient safety throughout perioperative care.
• Prepare and manage OR equipment, instruments, and supplies; assist with patient positioning and surgical setup.
• Utilize critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent decision-making to support optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Active RN license (CA)

BLS certification

Perioperative nursing experience

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR), Bakersfield, California.

Travel assignment starting 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks.

Weekly pay: $2,347-$2,463 per week.

Guaranteed Hours: 0.0.

Shift: 3x12-hour days (36 hours per week).

Work setting: hospital.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,347-$2,463 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour days
• Start date: November 2, 2026
• Work setting: hospital operating room

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing surgery according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
• Monitor patients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively; document findings and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff at multiple levels; coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other team members.
• Maintain sterile technique, infection control, and patient safety throughout perioperative care.
• Prepare and manage OR equipment, instruments, and supplies; assist with patient positioning and surgical setup.
• Utilize critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent decision-making to support optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license (California) in good standing
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• OR nursing experience or strong perioperative nursing skills; ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts as scheduled (36 hours per week)
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to meet credentialing and hospital system requirements for perioperative care

Benefits and Support

• Competitive weekly pay
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support and credentialing assistance
• Extension opportunities for continued travel assignments
• Compliance and onboarding assistance to facilitate smooth assignment start

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.