Travel Registered Nurse

Overview

Registered Nurse – OR (Travel) in San Luis Obispo, California. This 13-week travel assignment starts 08/31/2026, offering a guaranteed 40 hours per week and a weekly pay range of $534-$562. Shift: 16 hours per day, days. Work setting:
Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This perioperative nursing role supports the operating room team, circulating during procedures and protecting patient safety throughout the perioperative phase.

• Weekly pay: $534-$562 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 16-hour days
• Start date:
  
  08/31/2026
• Facility type:
  Short Term Acute Care Hospital

• Circulate in the operating room during surgical procedures and assist surgeons and the anesthesiology team
• Maintain aseptic technique and ensure patient safety throughout perioperative care
• Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning and ensuring monitors and equipment are ready; participate in pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care planning and assessment
• Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials and manage instrument/equipment flow
• Access and document pertinent patient information in the medical record (EPIC) and communicate with the team as needed
• Support life safety, emergency preparedness, and environment of care standards; participate in turnover and post-procedure activities as required, including tissue handling documentation

• Active Registered Nurse license in California (state of practice) – Required
• ADN or equivalent nursing degree; BSN preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent operating room experience – Required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications – Required
• EPIC experience – Required
• OR experience in Orthopedic, Neuro, and Trauma cases – Required
• CNOR certification – Preferred

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Fast credentialing to accelerate onboarding
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Nationwide travel opportunities
• Guaranteed hours included in the contract

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.

• 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