Operating Room Registered Nurse
Santa Monica, CA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Operating Room – Santa Monica, CA 90404

Start Date: August 10, 2026

Location: Santa Monica, California – beachside acute care facility

Schedule: Day shifts, 3x12-hour schedule with varied shift times including 06:00-15:00, 10:30-19:00, 14:30-23:00, 06:00-19:00, and 10:30-23:00. Call requirements include 2 primary weekday calls (22:30-06:00) and 2 primary weekend calls (12-hour shifts) per 6-week call cycle, plus secondary call coverage.

Highlights:

• 266-bed acute care hospital in a beautiful beachside location
• 13 operating rooms with diverse surgical specialties including orthopedics, spine, robotics, general, GYN, urology, ENT, plastics, neuro, thoracic, and vascular procedures
• Advanced technology including Da Vinci Xi robotics, Hana Table, Jackson Table, O-Arm, and microscopes
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• 91-day travel assignment with competitive compensation and support
• Scrubs provided for OR staff

Requirements:

• Active California RN license (must be in hand prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Current BLS certification required
• CRITICAL: Must have orthopedic and total joint experience (knees and hips with Hana Table)
• Strong experience with general, GYN, urology, spine procedures (laminectomies, discectomies, fusions), and Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery
• Experience with neuro, thoracic, vascular, ENT, and plastic surgery procedures preferred
• LA County Fire Card required within 30 days of start
• Must be available for on-call coverage as scheduled
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art operating room environment in beautiful Santa Monica. You'll gain experience with cutting-edge robotic technology and a wide variety of surgical specialties while enjoying the coastal California lifestyle. We offer comprehensive support throughout your assignment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team in a premier acute care setting. Guaranteed hours are provided with flexibility for one call-off per two-week pay period.