Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler; Fortuna (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a hospital assignment requiring at least 1 year of OR experience and a CA RN license.

Shift: Days, 5x8hrs, 40 hrs/wk. Start Date: Oct 5, 2026. Length: 13 weeks. Pay: $2,991/wk, with lodging, meals & incidentals. Epic EMR experience preferred; may float between sister facilities near the contracted facility.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required (Compact license acceptable).
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room nursing experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Experience with general, ambulatory, pediatric OR settings and common procedures.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care across general, pediatric, ENT, orthopedic and thoracic procedures.
• Monitor cardiac status, manage emergencies, and ensure patient safety.
• Possible float to sister facilities within the network.

Skills

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

OR experience

Epic EMR

Tools

Epic EMR experience

Job description

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a hospital assignment requiring at least 1 year of OR experience and a CA RN license.

Details

Shift

Days, 5x8hrs

Hours

40 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

• Operating Room unit within a hospital setting
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• May be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted facility

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Compact license must be in hand at time of consideration)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room nursing experience required
• Experience with general OR, ambulatory OR, and pediatric general OR settings
• Experience with general surgery procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, and hernia repair
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, emergency management, code response, and fire safety
• Experience with endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy and EGD preferred
• Experience with electrosurgical units
• Experience with ENT procedures such as tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy and myringotomy with tubes
• Experience with orthopedic total joint replacement and VATS thoracic procedures preferred
• PACU/Recovery skills preferred
• 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years, from a comparable specialty/setting
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide perioperative nursing care across general, pediatric, ENT, orthopedic, and thoracic surgical procedures
• Must reside within 50 miles of the facility to be eligible for local candidate consideration at a lower bill rate
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history with the health system, including permanent, travel, or per-diem roles, along with location and dates
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer requests may not be accommodated
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this assignment

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,991/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$38,883

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$155,532

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,640/wk

Regular Hours

$41.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,640

Weekly Stipends

$1,351/wk

Lodging

$125.00 x 7 days = $875

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,991/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,692 - $2,991. The $2,991 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Job ID: P-753150

Pay

$2,991/wk

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