Travel OR RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR
- Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Apple Valley, California.

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/11/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract at an acute care hospital in Apple Valley, CA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of OR experience and an active CA RN license.

• Work setting is a 212-bed acute care hospital in an Operating Room (OR) department
• 12-hour variable shifts with Sunday–Saturday coverage; shift start times include 0630, 0930, and 1030
• On-call is required, estimated at 70–90 hours per 6-week period, with on-call windows extending into overnight hours and weekends
• Weekend and holiday on-call coverage is required
• Charting is performed in Epic
• Scrubs are provided for OR staff
• Free parking is available on-site
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are considered local
• Travelers are expected to float between all facilities within the state; refusal to float may result in termination of assignment

• Active CA RN license, in hand at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of OR RN experience required (3 years preferred)
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in general OR procedures required, including general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, vascular, and endoscopic cases
• Preferred experience includes robotic surgery (Da Vinci Xi), neurology/spine cases, thoracic, ENT, ophthalmology, plastics, and ambulatory OR settings
• Preferred skills include ambulatory OR, trauma, and pediatric general surgery
• A valid LA fire card obtained within the last 30 days is required
• 2 supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty are required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

• Candidates who have previously worked at a Providence facility (as a permanent employee, traveler, or registry/per-diem) must disclose the location and dates of that employment
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Holiday coverage is required; candidates must commit to working 3 of the following 5 holidays:
  Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
• RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration; minimal RTO is strongly preferred
• Navy blue scrubs are required for RNs; OR-specific scrubs are provided by the facility

American Traveler Job  #P-735399. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Operating Room

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.