Travel Registered Nurse

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel assignment

Location:

Mammoth Lakes, California, United States

Start date:

10/05/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Weekly pay: $2,191-$2,371 per week

Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week

Shift: 12-hour day shifts (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.), 3x per week; holidays and weekends may apply; call coverage required (one call shift per week, 7:30 p.m.

-7:00 a.m., scheduled immediately after the shift)

Setting:
Hospital-based operating room with orthopedic, general, and ENT cases; travel assignment

Housing:
Dorm-style housing available (depending on availability), near the workplace, with two apartment styles (one-bedroom and studio), fully furnished, private kitchen and bathroom, wifi, cable, and on-site amenities

• Weekly pay: $2,191-$2,371
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.
  
  -7:30 p.m., 3x per week; holiday/weekend coverage
• Start date:
  
  10/05/2026
• Housing:
  Dorm-style housing available (walking distance or near the workplace) depending on availability

• Initiate and implement a patient-centered plan of care for surgical patients, based on nursing diagnoses and standards of care in the OR
• Maintain a sterile field, anticipate equipment and supply needs, and assist with positioning and instrument handling during procedures
• Monitor and document patient status, vital signs, and anesthesia-related information; communicate changes to the surgical team
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and ancillary staff to ensure patient safety, asepsis, and efficient case flow
• Reassess patient status intra- and post-operatively, adjust the plan of care as needed, and participate in handoffs to PACU/stern teams

• License:
  State of California Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Certifications:
  
  American Heart Association BLS required; ACLS required
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of two years of operating room experience
• Preferred:
  Cerner electronic health record experience; CNOR certification preferred
• Skills:
  
  Ability to work effectively with patients, peers, physicians, and ancillary departments; strong attention to detail and teamwork; comfortable with orthopedics (Arthrex, Depuy, Synthes), general, and ENT procedures

• Housing:
  Dorm-style housing options available (two styles: one-bedroom and studio); fully furnished with private kitchen and bathroom, wifi, cable, and common-area amenities
• Location-related support:
  Housing offered near the workplace; assistance coordinating housing as available
• Assignment details: 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours
• Recruitment and placement support:
  Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment

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.

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs
, allied health travel assignments
, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.