Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Perioperative Nursing Contract in Apple Valley, California

Join a Southern California travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Operating Room RN in Apple Valley, CA, with a diverse surgical case mix, night shifts, and main OR and outpatient surgery center experience.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Location: On-site in Apple Valley, California 92307
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,480-$2,610
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract: 13 weeks, from November 3, 2026 through February 2, 2027
• Call Requirement: Approximately 70-90 hours of call during a six-week period, including 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. weekend and holiday call
• Weekend Coverage: Required at least every other weekend; frequency may vary based on staffing needs
• Floating: May float between the main Operating Room and the outpatient surgery center
• Clinical Setting: Acute care hospital with a diverse perioperative case mix and approximately 20 patients per day
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience highly preferred

Operating Room RN Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience required; 3 years preferred
• Travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted
• Active Registered Nurse license valid for practice in California; a compact license must be in hand when applicable
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Strong experience with a broad range of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, spine, vascular, urology, gynecology, ENT, ophthalmology, plastics, podiatry, robotics, and total joint cases
• Demonstrated competency with perioperative safety standards, specimen handling, surgical equipment, blood products, emergency response, and universal protocol
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, call shifts, and variable schedules based on department needs
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years

Operating Room RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, comprehensive perioperative nursing care to adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients
• Support surgical procedures across six main operating rooms and an outpatient surgery center
• Prepare patients, rooms, supplies, and equipment for scheduled and urgent procedures
• Provide care for cases involving general surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedics, spine, vascular, urology, robotics, ENT, ophthalmology, plastics, podiatry, and total joints
• Apply infection prevention practices, surgical counts, time-out procedures, specimen labeling, and radiation and laser safety standards
• Assist with advanced procedures and equipment, including robotic surgery, vascular procedures, thoracic surgery, orthopedic cases, and specialty surgical systems
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary support teams to promote positive patient outcomes
• Float between the main Operating Room and outpatient surgery center as assigned
• Participate in scheduled call, weekend, and holiday coverage while maintaining flexibility to meet unit needs
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively during handoffs

Why You’ll Enjoy This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Gain experience with a highly diverse surgical service line and multiple patient populations
• Work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team with access to respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, rapid response, interpretation, and transportation support
• Expand your perioperative nursing expertise across main OR and outpatient surgical settings
• Enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and scenic surroundings of Apple Valley while remaining within reach of Southern California destinations

Apply now to bring your Operating Room nursing expertise to this Apple Valley, California travel contract.

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.