Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
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Healthforce
Fortuna, CA, US
Summary
The Registered Nurse will circulate in the OR and provide recovery care in the PACU while delivering perioperative nursing across various age groups. They are responsible for maintaining patient safety, monitoring anesthesia-related parameters, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure adherence to protocols.
Job Description
Overview
Registered Nurse – OR (Surgery) in Fortuna, CA. Travel assignment begins 10/05/2026 for Weeks. 5x8 Days shift. Weekly pay $3,052-$3,184 per week with no guaranteed hours. Work setting: rural hospital operating room with perioperative responsibilities. Orientation is 40 hours. The role includes circulating and PACU/recovery duties across pediatrics to geriatrics, with endoscopy experience required.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,052-$3,184 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: Rural hospital OR with PACU responsibilities
- Orientation: 40 hours
Responsibilities
- Serve as circulating nurse in the OR and provide PACU/recovery care for postoperative patients; support perioperative flow.
- Manage perioperative procedures for a rural hospital caseload, including endoscopy cases; assist with a variety of common surgical procedures.
- Monitor patient status, perform cardiac monitoring, respond to codes, operate electrosurgical units, and uphold fire safety and sterile technique.
- Collaborate with respiratory services, pharmacy, and unit secretary; ensure accurate documentation and handoffs.
- Maintain a 1:1 patient ratio where applicable; participate in call coverage and weekend on-call as required.
- Potentially float to sister facilities as needed; failure to float may impact scheduled hours.
Requirements
- Active RN license with a compact license must be in hand at submission.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year in perioperative/OR settings; endoscopy experience required.
- Charting: Epic experience preferred.
- Ability to care for patients from pediatrics through geriatrics in a perioperative setting.
- References: 2 required covering 1 year within last 3 years.
- Compliance notes: Background checks or placement restrictions per facility policy; submission limited to 1 Providence facility at a time; pre-start and annual modules required (average ~16 hours non-billable; >20 hours requires PM approval).
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment.
- Orientation and credentialing coordination to facilitate start.
- Ongoing staffing support and guidance during the assignment.
- Documentation and compliance assistance (licensing, references, onboarding) to streamline onboarding.
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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.
Health Force is the leading choice for home health care in Southwest Florida and Chicago’s surrounding areas. For over 20 years our privately owned and locally operated home health agency has continued to uphold professional and ethical services that surpass any home health care agency.
Founded
1993
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Fort Myers
Health Force is the leading choice for home health care in Southwest Florida and Chicago’s surrounding areas. For over 20 years our privately owned and locally operated home health agency has continued to uphold professional and ethical services that surpass any home health care agency.
Founded
1993
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Fort Myers