Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Santa Barbara, California.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Opportunity:

RN - OR

Job Details:

• Work 5x8 day shifts in the operating room

• Must have conscious sedation experience - required

• Minimum 1 year experience required, eye experience highly desired

• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (all must be AHA certified)

• California State License required at time of submission

• Epic charting experience preferred

• Must be available for lab work within 3-5 days of signing

• 50 miles travel requirement applies

• Extensive skills required including ambulatory OR, general OR, hybrid OR, endoscopic procedures, laparoscopic procedures, orthopedic surgeries, ophthalmology procedures, and various surgical specialties

• Must be proficient in conscious sedation monitoring, infection control, laser safety, and specimen handling

• Work with patients of all age groups: adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics

• 6 operating rooms with 22 beds total and daily census of 40

• Complete non-billable modules during orientation (average 1-5 hours)

• 7-year work history verification required

Facility:

This medical and surgical center specializes in providing comprehensive surgical services across multiple specialties including general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, gynecology, and plastic surgery. The facility operates 6 modern operating rooms and maintains a 22-bed capacity with interdisciplinary support including interpretation services and radiology. The center focuses on both inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, serving patients across all age groups with advanced surgical capabilities and state-of-the-art equipment.

Location:

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches, perfect year-round weather, and a vibrant cultural scene. The area provides an ideal work-life balance with access to outdoor recreation, wine country, and a thriving healthcare community, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.

Adex Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

• Referral bonus