Job Description
Travel RN - Operating Room | Fortuna, CA | $2,862/
Week Location:
Fortuna, CA Contract Length:
13 weeks Start Date:
June 15, 2026 Schedule:
5x8-Hour Shifts — Monday through Friday Shift:
Days | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Pay Rate:
$2,862/week (40 hours) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join the surgical team in Fortuna, CA — a rural community hospital serving the beautiful Northern California Redwood Coast. In this role, you will both circulate and recover surgical patients in a 3-room OR, covering a range of general, pediatric, orthopedic, ENT, thoracic, and endoscopic procedures. This is a dual-role position — OR RNs at this facility are required to both circulate and provide PACU/recovery care. Endoscopy experience is required. On-call is required 2 days per week including holidays and weekends, with 3 weekend on-call 24-hour shifts per month. Epic EMR experience is preferred. First-time travelers are welcome. Requirements Active California RN license (must be currently active) Minimum 1 year of OR experience required Endoscopy experience required (hard requirement) Ability to both circulate and recover surgical patients required Current BLS and ACLS certifications required PALS required Epic EMR experience preferred On-call availability required: 2 days/week including holidays and weekends; 3 weekend 24-hour on-call shifts per month Travel experience not required — first-timers accepted Skills & Competencies Circulating and scrubbing across a multi-specialty OR environment PACU/recovery nursing care post-procedure Endoscopy:
colonoscopy and EGD — required General surgery: appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures Pediatric general surgery: appendectomy, inguinal hernia repair Pediatric ENT:
myringotomy with tubes, tonsillectomy/adenoids Adult ENT:
tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy Orthopedics:
total joint replacement Thoracic:
VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) — preferred Cardiac monitoring, emergency management, and code response Fire safety and electrosurgical unit operation Sterile technique and infection control Effective collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, pharmacy, and respiratory services Unit Information Setting:
General Surgery OR — Circulate & Recover (Dual Role) Facility Type:
Rural Community Hospital OR Rooms:
3 Patient Population:
Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Patient Ratio:
1:1 Float:
Not required On Call:
Required — 2 days/week including holidays and weekends; 3 weekend 24-hr on-call shifts/month Pre-Approved Time Off:
1 request Orientation:
24 hours EMR:
Epic (preferred) Support Staff:
Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary Travel Contract Details 13-week assignment with potential for extension Weekly pay with direct deposit All-inclusive pay rate Overtime after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week Holiday pay available (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) Travel stipends for housing and meals available Optional healthcare benefits Referral bonuses and 24/7 recruiter support Why You'll Love This Assignment Strong weekly pay at $2,862/week — one of the top OR rates available Expand your skill set with dual OR circulating and PACU/recovery responsibilities Gain broad multi-specialty surgical experience including pediatrics, ENT, orthopedics, and thoracic Fortuna, CA sits in the heart of the Northern California Redwood Coast — towering ancient redwoods, dramatic Pacific coastline, pristine rivers, and stunning natural scenery in every direction Eureka, Redwood National Park, and the Lost Coast are all just a short drive away Providence Health & Services — one of the most respected health systems in the country Clinician-first approach: transparent onboarding, real human recruiter support, and competitive compensation Recruiter Contact:
Vomsi Kumar, Catalytic Solutions (CATSOL) Apply through Indeed. Eligible candidates will be contacted directly. Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
$2,862.00 per week Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance License/Certification:
CA LVN (Required) Work Location:
In person
