About this opportunity

HealthForce Healthcare lists this Travel Registered Nurse OR Job opportunity in clearlake, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) in a Critical Access Hospital setting, Clearlake, California. This travel assignment starts 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks, with guaranteed 36 hours per week and a 5x8 day shift. Earn $2,561 to $2,680 per week. Travel - Temporary Assignment. The role requires a current California RN license and perioperative nursing skills in a surgical services environment.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $2,561–$2,680 per week

Guaranteed hours: 36 hours

Contract duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 5x8 Days

Start date: 11/02/2026

Setting: Critical Access Hospital Surgical Services

Vaccination requirement with exemptions available; E-Verify participation

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care for patients across the age spectrum within the operating room, supporting perioperative processes from preop through postop recovery

Assist with case management, positioning, surgical counts, instrument handling, and sterile technique; collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and support staff

Monitor patient status intraoperatively, document interventions, and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures

Support equipment setup, maintenance of the sterile field, and readiness of crash carts; participate in post-anesthesia care as assigned

Communicate changes in patient condition, document accurately, and adhere to HIPAA and hospital policies

Participate in call coverage and contribute to continuous quality improvement within the OR team

Requirements

Current California RN license

BLS certification; ACLS and PALS certifications required with initial certification within six months of employment and recertification every two years

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

At least two years of recent nursing experience; perioperative/OR experience preferred

CNOR, PANAC, and AAOPU credentials preferred

Ability to work in a surgical services setting and participate in call; E-Verify compliance and vaccination requirements (with medical/religious exemptions where applicable)

Benefits and Support

Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 travel support

Assignment-specific credentialing and onboarding assistance

Guaranteed hours included with the travel assignment

Ongoing support throughout the assignment

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