Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Santa Rosa, California

Position Overview

Join an experienced perioperative team as a travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Santa Rosa, CA. This 13-week California travel nursing contract offers on-site acute care hospital experience, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to support approximately 25 surgical cases per day across a broad range of specialties.

This fast-paced operating room supports trauma, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular, general surgery, robotics, urology, gynecology, plastics, ENT, and thoracic procedures. Santa Rosa offers an inviting Northern California setting known for scenic vineyards, redwood landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse / Perioperative RN
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,480-$2,610
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, approximately 36 hours weekly
• Shift: Day shifts, generally 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; variable 7:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. start times may apply
• Additional Scheduling: One night shift may be required during the assignment based on unit needs
• Call: Shared call rotation approximately every six weeks; may include up to 6-8 eight-hour call shifts involving nights, evenings, and weekends
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Coverage may be required according to operational needs, including a commitment to work three of five designated holidays
• Charting: Epic
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Healthcare Setting: On-site acute care hospital operating room
• Parking: Free parking available

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse license in good standing; an active compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience required; 3 years of Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience strongly preferred
• Previous Operating Room RN experience with trauma, orthopedic, general, vascular, and neurological procedures
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Previous experience with Epic or another electronic health record system required; Epic experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to care for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patient populations
• Ability to circulate and support a wide variety of complex surgical cases in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Willingness to float between comparable units and nearby affiliated facilities as needed
• Ability to participate in call, weekend, holiday, and occasional night-shift coverage
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent work experience within the past three years
• All requested time off and scheduling preferences must be submitted with the application

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive perioperative nursing care throughout the surgical experience, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases
• Serve as the circulating nurse for a diverse caseload that may include orthopedic trauma, total joints, neurosurgery, vascular procedures, robotics, general surgery, urology, gynecology, plastics, ENT, and thoracic cases
• Prepare operating rooms, verify equipment and supplies, and maintain infection prevention and surgical safety standards
• Complete patient assessments, surgical checklists, specimen handling, documentation, and time-out procedures accurately
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary support services to promote efficient, high-quality patient care
• Respond effectively to trauma and other urgent surgical situations, including patients with multiple injuries
• Safely manage blood products, electrosurgical equipment, specialty instrumentation, robotic systems, and other operating room technology
• Support malignant hyperthermia preparedness, fire and laser safety, radiation safety, and universal protocol compliance
• Participate in equitable call coverage, weekend and holiday assignments, and floating responsibilities as required
• Promote a respectful, collaborative environment focused on patient safety, teamwork, and excellent surgical outcomes

Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Santa Rosa, California, and join a high-performing perioperative healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.