Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - in Castro Valley, CA

4 DAYS AGO

Full Time

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room

Location:

Castro Valley, CA

Agency:
Magnet Medical

Pay: $2,799 per week

Shift Information:
Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date:

7/27/2026

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified OR RN in Castro Valley, California, 94546. As an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), you will play a crucial role in the surgical team, providing direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective surgical outcomes.

• Preoperative Preparation:
  Assess patients' medical histories and current conditions to develop individualized preoperative care plans; verify surgical consent, review medications, and prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery.
• Intraoperative Nursing Care:
  Assist in preparing the operating room environment, ensuring sterile conditions and proper functioning of surgical equipment; collaborate with the surgical team to position patients, monitor vital signs, and assist with anesthesia induction and maintenance.
• Surgical Assistance and Instrumentation:
  Anticipate surgeons' needs during procedures, passing instruments, sutures, and supplies as required while maintaining sterile technique and adhering to aseptic practices.
• Patient Advocacy and Safety:
  Advocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience, addressing concerns and ensuring adherence to surgical protocols; monitor responses to interventions and intervene promptly if complications arise.
• Postoperative Care and Monitoring:
  Transfer patients to post‑anesthesia care units (PACUs) or recovery rooms, monitor vital signs and postoperative status, assess incisions, apply dressings, manage drainage devices, and ensure pain management.
• Documentation and Communication:
  Maintain accurate and complete documentation of intraoperative events, patient responses, and medications; communicate effectively with the healthcare team, providing updates on progress and outcomes.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development:
  Stay current with advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and nursing practices through continuing education and professional development activities; participate in quality improvement initiatives and surgical team debriefings.