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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Who can apply
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