Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Healthforce; Fortuna (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

40-hour orientation provided

Dedicated travel management

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in the OR to support a rural care facility in Fortuna, CA. The assignment includes circulating duties in the PACU, recovery care after anesthesia, and involvement in endoscopy procedures.

On-site orientation is provided, and clinicians may float to nearby facilities as needed. Requirements include active CA RN licensure plus ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications and at least 1 year of OR/PACU experience, including endoscopy.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year OR circulating and PACU experience; endoscopy experience required.
• Willingness to float to nearby facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Circulate and assist in PACU for OR cases; manage perioperative supplies and sterile technique.
• Provide recovery nursing care post-anesthesia with monitoring and vitals.
• Assist with endoscopy procedures: positioning, setup, monitoring.
• Monitor cardiac status and respond to perioperative emergencies per protocol.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, respiratory services, pharmacy, and unit secretary.
• Document care in Epic or other charting systems.

Education

RN license (CA)

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Tools

Epic

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – OR in Fortuna, California, US. Start date 10/05/2026 with a travel, temporary assignment spanning multiple weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,883 to $3,022. No guaranteed hours are provided. Shift: 5x8 Days. This role supports a rural care setting's surgical/PACU unit, requiring the circulating nurse to also participate in recovery. Endoscopy experience is required. The unit commonly handles general surgery cases and procedures across adolescent to geriatric patient populations, and operates with 3 patient rooms. Orientation is 40 hours. On-call obligations include 2 days per week (holidays and weekends) and three 24-hour on-call weekend shifts per month, with holiday coverage required for three of five designated holidays. Floating to nearby facilities may be required. Epic is preferred for charting. References: two required (covering the last year).

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,883 – $3,022 per week
• On-site orientation: 40 hours
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0
• Shift: 5x8 Days
• Start date: 10/05/2026
• Setting: rural care facility with a combined OR circulation and PACU/recovery unit
• Travel assignment duration: Weeks
• On-call and holiday coverage as described in scheduling details

Responsibilities

• Circulate and assist in the PACU for OR cases; manage perioperative supplies and sterile technique
• Provide recovery nursing care post-anesthesia, including monitoring and vitals, and escalates as needed
• Support endoscopy procedures; assist with patient positioning, equipment set-up, and patient monitoring
• Monitor cardiac status and respond to perioperative emergencies per protocol
• Collaborate with anesthesia, respiratory services, pharmacy, and unit secretary to ensure safe patient flow
• Document patient care activities in the charting system (Epic preferred) and maintain accurate perioperative records

Requirements

• Active California RN license
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of OR circulating and PACU experience; endoscopy experience is required
• Ability to work in a rural, multi-service care setting; willingness to float to nearby facilities as needed
• On-call requirements: 2 days per week (includes holidays and weekends); 3 on-call weekend shifts per month; holiday coverage for 3 of 5 designated holidays
• Orientation completion: 40 hours prior to start

Benefits and Support

• 40-hour orientation provided
• Dedicated account management and travel support throughout the assignment
• Scheduling coordination and on-call support
• Access to credentialing and compliance resources

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE

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.