Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Healthforce; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 1,439,000 - 1,543,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assignment

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse to travel to San Luis Obispo, CA for an OR assignment. The role requires circulating in the operating room, supporting surgeons, and ensuring sterile technique.

The assignment runs for 13 weeks with a start date of 2026-10-26, offering a rotating day/evening schedule and Epic experience is required. Requirements include CA RN licensure, ADN (BSN preferred), and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California required.
• Associates degree in nursing required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
• Hospital OR experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, and Trauma preferred; CNOR a plus.
• Epic experience required; rotating shifts and on-call capability expected.

Responsibilities

• Circulate in the OR, assist surgeons and anesthesia providers, coordinate equipment flow.
• Prepare patients for surgery, perform safe positioning and preop assessment.
• Monitor patient status intraoperatively and contribute to perioperative planning.
• Safely handle biohazardous materials and manage instruments and supplies.
• Access facility systems to retrieve patient data and document care in the chart.
• Support post-procedure handoffs to PACU or inpatient units and ensure safety.

Skills

Patient care

OR nursing

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Epic (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date: 10/26/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: 608-652 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: 608–652 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day/evening, 6:00 AM–8:30 PM; rotating start times
• Start date: 10/26/2026
• OR travel assignment in a short-term acute care setting
• Epic experience required
• OR, Orthopedics, Neuro, and Trauma experience

Responsibilities

• Circulate in the operating room during surgical procedures; assist surgeons and anesthesia providers; coordinate flow of equipment, supplies, and staff; maintain sterile technique.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including safe positioning and preoperative assessment; monitor patient status intraoperatively and contribute to perioperative planning.
• Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials; manage instruments and supplies; operate routine OR equipment as trained.
• Access facility information systems to retrieve and utilize pertinent patient information for perioperative care; document care and procedure events in the patient record.
• Ensure patient safety and assist with immediate post-procedure care planning and handoffs to the PACU or inpatient units.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to uphold life safety, infection control, and environment of care standards; participate in postoperative recovery considerations as indicated.

Requirements

• Active RN license in California (state of practice) required.
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: Minimum one year of recent operating room experience required; 1+ years preferred.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
• Specialization: OR experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, and Trauma settings preferred; CNOR certification preferred.
• Additional: Epic experience required; ability to work a rotating schedule; able to participate in call (at least one night per week and one weekend per schedule).

Benefits and Support

• Benefits and assignment support details not specified in the posting. For the most accurate information, contact Healthforce Healthcare LLC at the employer URL provided.

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.