Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler, LLC.; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with an active California RN license for a 13-week evening shift assignment, supporting a variety of surgical specialties.

The role requires BLS/ACLS and 3+ years of nursing experience, including travel nursing and optional CNOR/ TNCC/ NIHSS/PALS certifications. Responsibilities include 1:1 patient care, fast-paced perioperative work, and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of nursing experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required.
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred.
• Experience with scrubbing and circulating for General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Neuro, and other surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Operating Room for General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Trauma, and Neuro cases.
• Maintain 1:1 patient ratio and ensure safety and infection control.
• Manage perioperative workflows and coordinate with surgical team.
• On-call as needed and participate in holiday coverage.
• Document in Epic and uphold AORN standards in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Active CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

CNOR

NIHSS

PALS

TNCC

Charge nurse experience

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with a current CA RN license for a 13-week evening shift assignment supporting a variety of surgical specialties.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• CNOR, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of nursing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skilled in scrubbing and circulating for General, Vascular, Gynecology, Neurology, Cardiovascular, Orthopedic, and other surgical specialties
• Proficient in administration of blood and blood products, cardiac monitoring, conscious sedation monitoring, infection control, and specimen handling
• Experience with electrosurgical units and fiber optic light sources/cords
• Able to work with bodily fluids and in high-risk (OSHA Risk Category I) environments
• Able to handle emergency or crisis situations and unpredictable circumstances
• Able to make fine discriminations in sound
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Operating Room setting within a hospital
• Specializes in General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Trauma, and Neuro surgical cases
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Evening shift, 4x10 hours, 13:00-23:30
• Every other weekend required
• On-call as needed
• Epic charting system experience required
• Plans, manages, and coordinates nursing care delivered to surgical patients
• Directs and supervises ancillary nursing personnel and collaborates with the healthcare team
• Maintains AORN standards of professional nursing practice
• Works in a fast-paced environment with frequent contact with patients under varying circumstances
• Local candidates accepted at local rate within a 50-mile radius
• Returning staff/travelers must have a 1-year separation before returning to this facility
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Lab work must be completed within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts