Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler

San Luis Obispo (CA)

On-site

USD 118,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel RN in the Operating Room for San Luis Obispo, CA. Assignment details include 13 weeks, 40 hrs/wk, days with on-call, and on-site work.

Requires CA RN license, OR Circulator experience (ortho/neuro/trauma), and EPIC EMR proficiency. Certifications BLS/ACLS/PALS mandatory; CNOR preferred.

Qualifications

  • Active CA RN license required.
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
  • Minimum of 1 year of full-time OR experience required.
  • Ortho, Neuro, and Trauma experience required.
  • Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
  • CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Circulate in the Surgery department's Operating Room during surgical procedures.
  • Facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a county-designated trauma center.
  • Day/Evening shift schedule of 5x8s, Monday through Friday, 0600-2030, with openness to 4x10 schedules.
  • Schedule and start times rotate.
  • On-call required at least one night per week and one weekend per schedule, with potential for additional call based on need.
  • EPIC EMR experience required.

Skills

CA RN license
OR Circulator
BLS
ACLS
PALS
EPIC EMR
Ortho/Neuro/Trauma experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
CNOR certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

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Travel RN - Operating Room

San Luis Obispo, California

Job ID: P-748375

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 5 days ago

Shift

Days, 5x8hrs

Hours

40 hrs/wk

Start Date

ASAP

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.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN OR Circulator requiring a CA RN license, ortho/neuro/trauma experience, and weekly on-call availability.

Details
  • Circulate in the Surgery department's Operating Room during surgical procedures
  • Facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a county-designated trauma center
  • Day/Evening shift schedule of 5x8s, Monday through Friday, 0600-2030, with openness to 4x10 schedules
  • Schedule and start times rotate
  • On-call required at least one night per week and one weekend per schedule, with potential for additional call based on need
  • EPIC EMR experience required
Requirements
  • Active CA RN license required
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
  • Minimum of 1 year of full-time OR experience required
  • Ortho, Neuro, and Trauma experience required
  • Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
  • CNOR certification preferred
Additional Information
  • Assist surgeons and anesthesiologists while coordinating equipment, supplies, and staff flow during surgical procedures
  • Ensure patient safety throughout all phases of perioperative care
  • Apply aseptic technique principles consistently and safely operate OR equipment
  • Prepare patients for surgery, including proper anatomical positioning
  • Perform pre, intra, and post-procedure patient care planning and assessment
  • Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials from operative procedures
  • Document tissue/allograft temperature and verify package integrity per manufacturer guidelines
  • Candidates with more than 5 days of requested RTO will be automatically declined
  • No radius rule applies; local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travel candidates
  • Candidates with a prior disciplinary action on their license will not be considered

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

$2,857/wk

Weekly Wages

$1,240/wk

Regular Hours

$31.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,240

Weekly Stipends

$1,617/wk

Lodging

$163.00 x 7 days = $1,141

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,857/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,593 - $2,857. The weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, reflects the lower end of this range for local candidates and higher end of this range for travel candidates. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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