Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Templeton, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN OR Circulator with a CA RN license, at least two years of OR circulating experience, and EPIC proficiency for a variable-shift surgery department role.

Details

• Works in the Surgery unit of an acute care hospital
• Circulates during surgical procedures, coordinating equipment, supplies, and staff for the surgical team
• Variable 4x10 schedule, Monday through Friday with rotating shifts (0630-1700, 0830-1900, or 1030-2100)
• Requires 1-2 night shifts per week with call responsibilities
• Requires one weekend of coverage per month
• Uses EPIC EMR system

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum two years of OR circulating experience required
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• EPIC EMR experience required
• PALS certification preferred
• CNOR certification preferred
• No prior license restrictions or disciplinary actions permitted

Additional Information

• Assures patient safety throughout all phases of perioperative care
• Participates in patient care planning, assessment, and nursing treatment
• Applies aseptic technique and safely operates OR equipment
• Prepares patients for surgery, including proper anatomical positioning
• Performs pre, intra, and post-procedure patient care assessments per department protocols
• Safely handles and disposes of biohazardous materials from surgical procedures
• Documents tissue and allograft handling, including temperature and package integrity checks, per manufacturer guidelines
• Uses downtime for job-related tasks such as chart auditing and unit upkeep
• Position is represented by CNA
• Accepts local candidates at the same rate as traveling candidates with no radius restriction
• Candidates with more than five days of requested time off will not be considered