Travel OR RN - $2,591 per week

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/21/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with an days at a hospital setting, requiring an active CA RN license and prior OR experience.

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• Additional ENT tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy procedures for general population
• Orthopedic total joint replacement procedures
• Thoracic surgery including VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery)
• Endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy and EGD
• PACU/Recovery support may be required
• Uses electrosurgical units and cardiac monitoring equipment
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Floating between sister facilities within the state may be required

• Active CA RN license required, compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room nursing experience required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Experience with general, pediatric general, orthopedic, thoracic, and ENT surgical procedures
• Experience with endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy and EGD preferred
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
• Documentation of full SSN and DOB required for consideration

• Provide perioperative nursing care across general, pediatric, orthopedic, thoracic, and ENT surgical cases
• Support emergency management, code response, and fire safety protocols within the OR
• Assist with electrosurgical equipment and cardiac monitoring during procedures
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel pay rate, though local candidates are accepted at a lower bill rate
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates should not contact facility staff directly except for scheduled interviews arranged through their recruiter
• Facility does not accept candidates with Nursys or background check hits
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-747374. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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.