Travel OR RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring CNOR certification, prior travel experience, and Epic proficiency.

• Operating Room setting within a community hospital
• 4x10-hour day shifts, Monday through Thursday, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
• Rotating on-call required for after-hours and weekends
• Patient ratio of 1:1
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and CNOR
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Experience across multiple surgical specialties including general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, and podiatry preferred
• Skilled in emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, and malignant hyperthermia
• Proficient with OR equipment such as electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, Hana table, and Steris systems

• Provide scrub and circulating support across a wide range of surgical specialties including general, orthopedic, gynecologic, podiatric, and thoracic procedures
• Assist with minimally invasive and video-assisted surgical techniques
• Support administration of blood products, conscious sedation monitoring, and cardiac monitoring as needed
• Maintain infection control, radiation safety, and universal protocol (time-out) standards
• Local candidates accepted at local rate within a 50-mile radius
• Returning employees must have a 1-year separation before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Lab work must be completed within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates

American Traveler Job  #P-763721. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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.