Travel Clinical Nurse Manager - OR - $3,303 per week

Specialty: Manager • Discipline: RN • Duration: 13 weeks • 40 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Clinical Nurse Manager – Operating Room to lead surgical nursing operations at Olive View – UCLA Medical Center, a 355-bed acute care teaching facility affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

In this role, you will oversee day-to-day clinical operations within the surgical department, ensuring smooth perioperative workflows, highest standards of patient safety, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily surgical schedules, staff assignments, and room turnover in the Operating Room.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and infection control guidelines within perioperative services.
• Support, mentor, and evaluate staff RNs, surgical techs, and ancillary perioperative personnel.
• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, department directors, and hospital leadership to optimize patient care and throughput.
• Serve as an escalation point for clinical challenges, family concerns, or patient safety issues in the OR environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s (MSN) preferred.
• Active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 2–3 years of recent acute care OR nursing experience.
• Demonstrated charge nurse, supervisory, or clinical management experience in a surgical/perioperative setting.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (must be LA City certified)
• Management of Aggressive Behavior (MAB) or CPI certification
• Full employee health clearance required prior to start date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options (including FSA options).
• Telehealth Services: 24/7 virtual care access for employees.
• Dedicated Support: Ongoing recruiter and administrative support throughout assignments.
• Weekly Pay: Reliable weekly direct deposit.

Pay

Estimated weekly pay: $2,840 – $3,341 / week (pre-tax). Pay package is based on 10-hour shifts and 40 hours per week.

Schedule

• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel / Contract