Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Account management

Credentialing resources

Orientation provided

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for an OR circulating role in Fortuna, California on a travel, temporary assignment spanning multiple weeks. Endoscopy experience is required, and the incumbent must hold an active California RN license with ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications to support perioperative care in a rural setting.

The nurse will circulate in OR and PACU, assist with recovery, monitor vitals, and coordinate with anesthesia, surgery, and other services.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license, ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are required.
• Minimum 1 year of OR circulating and PACU experience; endoscopy experience is required.
• Willingness to float to nearby facilities and participate in on-call and holiday coverage as described.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CA RN license

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Endoscopy experience

PACU experience

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 elevate as needed
• Support endoscopy procedures; assist with patient positioning, equipment setup, 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.