Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
Overview
Registered Nurse, Operating Room (OR) travel assignment in Bakersfield, CA. Start date 08/17/2026 for an eight-week contract. Weekly pay range: $2,556 per week to $2,711 per week. Shift: 4x10-hour day shifts (40 hours per week).
Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group according to established standards of care and the nursing process
- Provide perioperative nursing care across the patient care continuum: pre-op assessment, intraoperative support, and post-anesthesia recovery as indicated
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with anesthesia, circulating staff, and other disciplines
- Apply critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment to patient care
- Maintain sterile technique and infection control standards; monitor patient status and respond to changes promptly
- Document care accurately, communicate with the interdisciplinary team, and provide patient and family education as appropriate
Requirements
- Active RN license (CA) or eligible to practice in California
- OR/perioperative nursing experience preferred
- Ability to work 4x10-hour day shifts (40 hours per week) in a hospital setting
- Willingness to travel and commit to an 8-week assignment
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Travel coordination and ongoing payroll support
- Housing assistance may be available
- Opportunities for assignment extension or re-assignments may be considered
About the Role
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings.
About Healthforce
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process. Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdownsFast credentialing support to help you get submitted quicklyDedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start24/7 support while you are on assignmentNationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career. Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country. Quick submissions to open jobsAccess to multiple job options at onceFlexible assignment locationsOngoing support throughout your contract Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence. Start Your Next Travel Assignment Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide. Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities. Powered by JazzHR EkJ0SnemhE