Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR) Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) for a 13-week travel contract at a rural hospital. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in OR circulating and recovery/PACU , along with endoscopy experience and the ability to take required call.

Job Details Position:

Registered Nurse -

Operating Room Specialty:

Operating Room /

General Surgery Location:

Fortuna, CA Start Date:

October 5, 2026

Contract Duration:

13 weeks

Shift:

Days, 5x8 hours

Schedule:

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Requirements Active RN license in the applicable state Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room RN experience OR circulating experience required Experience in PACU/recovery Endoscopy experience required Must be comfortable working in both OR and recovery/PACU Must be willing to take required call, including weekends and holidays ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications Must be able to work with a diverse patient population, including pediatric and adult patients Required Clinical Experience Experience with the following is highly relevant: General Surgery Appendectomy Cholecystectomy Colon Resection Inguinal/Umbilical Hernia Repair Pediatric General Surgery Endoscopy Colonoscopy EGD Orthopedics Total Joint Replacement ENT Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy Pediatric ENT Myringotomy with Tubes Thoracic Surgery VATS Electrosurgical Units Cardiac Monitoring Emergency Management Code Response Fire Safety Responsibilities Circulate surgical procedures and maintain a safe, sterile environment. Assist with patient preparation, positioning, and perioperative care. Perform recovery/PACU duties as required. Prepare and manage surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Assist with general, pediatric, orthopedic, ENT, thoracic, and endoscopic procedures. Monitor patients and respond appropriately to changes in condition. Participate in emergency and code response. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow hospital policies and safety standards. Provide safe, age-appropriate care to pediatric and adult patients. Participate in required on-call coverage.

Pay:

$70.00 - $75.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

Recent Operating Room RN :

2 years (Required) OR circulating: 1 year (Required)

PACU/recovery:

1 year (Required)

Endoscopy:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

RN (Required) ACLS (Required) BLS (Required) PALS (Required)

Work Location:

In person