Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $400 to $2,500 per week in Santa Rosa, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $400 to $2,500 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified OR RN in Santa Rosa, California, 93012!

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR RN) to join a dynamic surgical team in Santa Rosa . This role offers exposure to a wide variety of surgical specialties across inpatient and outpatient settings, including pre-op, intra-op, and recovery phases.

Position Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR RN)

• Location: Santa Rosa (95405)

• Shift: Day Shift – 5x8 Hours (08:30 – 17:00)

• Setting: Inpatient & Ambulatory/Outpatient Surgery

• Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Clinical Areas Covered

• Pre-Op, Intra-Op & Post-Op (Phase I PACU & Phase II Recovery)

• Ambulatory Surgery & Inpatient OR

• Pre/Post Procedure Care

Surgical Specialties

• General Surgery (including laparoscopic/endoscopic procedures)

• ENT (e.g., tonsillectomy)

• Gastrointestinal (e.g., cholecystectomy)

• Genitourinary (e.g., TURP)

• Gynecology (e.g., mastectomy)

• Ophthalmology (e.g., cataract extraction/implant)

• Orthopedics, Plastics, Podiatry, Urology, Vascular

Key Responsibilities

Pre & Post-Operative Care

• Perform pre-op assessments and patient education

• Review history & physical, administer pre-op medications

• Provide discharge instructions and follow-up calls

• Perform medication reconciliation and EKGs as needed

Intraoperative & Procedural Support

• Assist in a variety of surgical procedures across specialties

• Monitor patients during procedural sedation and anesthesia

• Support anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, and nerve blocks

• Ensure adherence to sterile technique and safety protocols

Clinical Expertise

• Manage endocrine conditions (hyper/hypoglycemia, insulin protocols)

• Administer and monitor narcotics/opioids and reversal agents

• Recognize and respond to malignant hyperthermia

• Apply pain management strategies and sedation scales (RASS)

• Interpret lab values and communicate critical findings

Patient Safety & Compliance

• Follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols

• Ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced OR RN with strong perioperative skills

• Comfortable working across multiple surgical specialties

• Skilled in pre-op, intra-op, and PACU/recovery phases

• Strong critical thinking and communication skills

• Patient-focused with a commitment to safety and quality care

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative surgical environment in Santa Rosa , delivering high-quality care across a wide range of procedures.

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

• ACLS, BLS, PALS

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