Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

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

Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) in a Critical Access Hospital setting, Clearlake, California. This travel assignment starts 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks, with guaranteed 36 hours per week and a 5x8 day shift. Earn $2,561 to $2,680 per week. Travel - Temporary Assignment. The role requires a current California RN license and perioperative nursing skills in a surgical services environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,561–$2,680 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 Days
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Setting: Critical Access Hospital Surgical Services
• Vaccination requirement with exemptions available; E-Verify participation

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for patients across the age spectrum within the operating room, supporting perioperative processes from preop through postop recovery
• Assist with case management, positioning, surgical counts, instrument handling, and sterile technique; collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and support staff
• Monitor patient status intraoperatively, document interventions, and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures
• Support equipment setup, maintenance of the sterile field, and readiness of crash carts; participate in post-anesthesia care as assigned
• Communicate changes in patient condition, document accurately, and adhere to HIPAA and hospital policies
• Participate in call coverage and contribute to continuous quality improvement within the OR team

Requirements

• Current California RN license
• BLS certification; ACLS and PALS certifications required with initial certification within six months of employment and recertification every two years
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• At least two years of recent nursing experience; perioperative/OR experience preferred
• CNOR, PANAC, and AAOPU credentials preferred
• Ability to work in a surgical services setting and participate in call; E-Verify compliance and vaccination requirements (with medical/religious exemptions where applicable)

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 travel support
• Assignment-specific credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Guaranteed hours included with the travel assignment
• Ongoing support throughout the assignment