Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assignment support

Flexible scheduling

Professional protections

Resources and guidance for travel

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse for an OR travel assignment in Bakersfield, CA. The 13-week contract starts 11/09/2026 and features 12-hour day shifts totaling 36 hours per week in a hospital setting, with travel support provided.

The role requires active California RN licensure; perioperative experience is preferred. You will collaborate with surgical teams, supervise perioperative staff, and ensure patient safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance throughout

Qualifications

• Active California RN license
• Perioperative or operating room nursing experience preferred
• Able to work 12-hour day shifts and travel assignment schedule
• RN degree from an accredited program
• Hospital OR setting readiness

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients in the OR according to standards of care and nursing process
• Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff in perioperative environment
• Coordinate care with surgical teams and other disciplines, applying critical thinking and independent decision-making
• Monitor patient status during perioperative phases, respond to changes, ensure patient safety and comfort
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements throughout procedures

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Critical thinking

Team coordination

Patient safety

Education

RN degree (accredited program)

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR) travel assignment in Bakersfield, California. Start date 11/09/2026 for a 13-week contract in a hospital setting. Weekly pay range is $2,357 to $2,468 per week. Shift consists of 12-hour days totaling 36 hours per week. This is a travel - temporary assignment with no guaranteed hours and assignment continuity to support perioperative care.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,357-$2,468 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (36 hours per week)
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• Travel assignment in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group of patients in the OR according to established standards of care and the nursing process
• Supervise and direct activities of various levels of nursing staff in the perioperative environment
• Coordinate care with surgical teams and other disciplines, applying critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent decision-making
• Monitor patient status during perioperative phases, respond to changes, and ensure patient safety and comfort
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements throughout procedures

Requirements

• Active registered nurse license in California (CA) or as required by state licensure rules
• Perioperative or operating room nursing experience preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and participate in a travel assignment schedule
• Minimum education typical for nursing practice (RN degree from an accredited program)
• Categorical readiness to meet the responsibilities in a hospital OR setting

Benefits and Support

• Travel assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, with dedicated contact during the assignment
• Scheduling flexibility to align with OR coverage needs
• Standard professional practice protections and supervision
• Access to resources and guidance for travel clinical assignments