Travel Operating Room RN - $2,558 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position at an acute care hospital in Santa Rosa, CA, requiring Trauma Level I experience and proficiency across multiple surgical specialties including neuro, vascular, and ortho.

Details

• Acute care hospital OR setting with 277 staffed beds
• Surgical specialties include trauma, neuro, vascular, orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology, urology, plastics, ENT, thoracic, bariatrics, podiatry, and robotics (Da Vinci Xi)
• Epic EMR required
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts with variable start times of 7:00 AM or 9:00 AM
• May be required to cover occasional night shifts as needed during the contract
• On-call is required and distributed equally among all nursing staff approximately every 6 weeks, potentially up to 6–8 shifts per 6-week cycle (including nights, evenings, and weekends)
• Weekend work is required
• Floating required within the hospital and to nearby affiliate facilities
• Free parking on site
• Scrubs are provided

Requirements

• Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 3 years of OR experience required (5 years preferred)
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Experience in neuro, vascular, and orthopedic OR cases required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• 2 supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Scrub skills required across a broad range of surgical specialties and procedures including craniotomies, spinal fusions, vascular repairs, total joint replacements, robotic cases, and trauma (GSW, MVA, amputations)
• Proficiency with OR equipment including electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and cell saver
• Knowledge of infection control, laser and radiation safety, specimen handling, and universal protocol (time-out) procedures
• Must be willing to work 2 of 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
• Candidates who have previously worked at a Providence facility (permanent, travel, or per diem) must disclose the location and dates of employment
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted but subject to a lower bill rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration; minimal RTO is strongly preferred

American Traveler Job ID #P-733243. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

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.