Travel Operating Room RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/27/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a teaching hospital setting requiring prior travel assignment experience and both scrub and circulate skills.

• Work in the Operating Room department of a teaching hospital
• Handles Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS), Craniotomy, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), Plastic Surgery, Dental Surgery, and combined Neurosurgery/OHNS procedures
• Performs open and endoscopic surgical cases as well as free flap reconstructive procedures
• Additional experience with liver and kidney transplant, neuro, spine, and vascular cases utilized
• Utilizes the Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system
• Day shift schedule with 8-hour shifts starting at 7:00am or 11:00am, 5 days per week
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to float to other UCSF facilities and departments as needed

• Active CA RN license required at time of submission
• BSN required
• AHA BLS certification required
• CNOR and ACLS certifications preferred
• Minimum 3 years of OR experience required
• Previous travel assignment experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Scrub and circulate skills required
• Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history
• 2 professional references from most recent employer required

• Provides perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical specialties including vascular, neurology, cardiovascular, general surgery, urology, ENT, bariatrics, thoracic, and transplant procedures
• Skilled in key perioperative protocols including Universal Protocol (time out), infection control, specimen handling, and radiation/laser safety
• May float to a different department, unit, or facility within a 75+ mile radius at any time during the assignment if qualified
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidates
• Any prior employment with a University of California medical facility or its acquired facilities must be disclosed in employment history for rehire eligibility review
• All requested time off must be disclosed at time of submission and approved by the manager at time of offer; no time off permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment, and no additional requests accepted mid-contract

American Traveler Job  #P-739672. Pay package is based on 8 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.