Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Registered Nurse – Operating Room travel assignment in Lodi, California. This 13-week travel opportunity starts on 08/24/2026 with 36 guaranteed hours per week and a 3x12-hour day shift. The position is in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,038 to $2,163. This role requires an active RN license in California, current BLS/CPR, and at least two years of recent OR or acute-care experience.

A BSN is preferred.

• Weekly pay: $2,038–$2,163 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour days
• Start date:
  
  08/24/2026
• Setting:
  Short Term Acute Care Hospital travel assignment in CA
• Schedule note:
  Day shift with on-call requirements (5 calls in a 6-week period, including weekends)

• Deliver coordinated OR nursing care for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients according to standards of care and the nursing process
• Monitor patient status, maintain sterile technique, administer medications and IVs, and manage equipment during procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, circulators, scrub staff, and other disciplines to ensure safe, efficient patient care
• Coordinate care delivery, participate in turnover of OR cases, and promote patient safety and comfort
• Provide education and learning opportunities for patients, families, and team members; participate in discharge planning as needed
• Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff and others as assigned; ensure compliance with policies and safety standards

• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (California);
  Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR from an approved vendor
• Experience:
  
  At least two years of recent experience in the field (OR or acute care)
• Education:
  
  BSN preferred
• Skills:
  
  Ability to work in a fast-paced OR environment; strong critical thinking and collaboration skills
• Other:
  Ability to work the listed shift and on-call requirements; eligibility to practice in California

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist throughout the assignment
• Dedicated assignment support to help with logistics and onboarding
• Assignment extension opportunities may be available based on performance and project needs
• Comprehensive administrative and credentialing assistance to minimize time-to-start

Please note:

Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.