Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Dedicated assignment support

Fast credentialing & onboarding

Nationwide travel assignments

Potential extension opportunities

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse – Operating Room for a 13-week travel assignment in Clearlake, CA. The role focuses on perioperative care across all age groups, with responsibilities spanning preoperative to postoperative phases.

The position requires an active CA RN license, BLS, ACLS within six months, and PALS for ER roles, with ongoing recertification. Two years OR/perioperative experience is preferred, with on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license is required.
• BLS certification; ACLS within six months of employment; PALS within six months for ER roles, with recertification every two years where applicable.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of two years of recent nursing experience in OR/perioperative settings preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced OR environment and participate in on-call activities.
• Vaccination requirements per current policy; exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in the operating room across age groups (preop, intraop, postop).
• Assist surgical team with procedures, maintain sterile technique, and manage intraoperative monitoring/equipment.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff to implement care plans.
• Document care accurately, communicate updates, and ensure patient safety and proper specimen handling.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

On-call readiness

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Education

California RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 6 months

PALS certification within 6 months

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Operating Room (Travel) in Clearlake, California. Start date: 10/12/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,493–$2,728 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 5x8 days. This travel assignment is in a critical access hospital setting, supporting perioperative care in the OR for a broad age range of patients.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,493–$2,728 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days
• Start date: 10/12/2026
• Setting: Critical access hospital perioperative care

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in the operating room across age groups, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases
• Assist the surgical team with procedures, maintain sterile technique, and manage intraoperative monitoring and equipment
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other perioperative professionals to develop and implement patient care plans
• Document patient care accurately, communicate updates to the team, and ensure patient safety, crash cart readiness, and proper specimen handling
• Support patient positioning, medication administration, wound care, and postoperative recovery processes, while addressing patient and family needs and education as appropriate
• Contribute to OR turnover, room prep, and instrument/supply management to promote efficient, safe operations

Requirements

• Active California Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS certification; ACLS certified within six months of employment; PALS certification within six months for ER roles, with ongoing recertification every two years where applicable
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Minimum of two years of recent nursing experience in the field; experience in operating room or perioperative settings preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced OR environment and participate in on-call activities as required
• Vaccination requirements per current policy; exemptions may apply

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
• Fast credentialing and onboarding process
• Nationwide travel assignments and opportunities
• Potential extension opportunities after the initial assignment
• Referral bonus opportunities where applicable