OR RN
Fortuna, CA
American Consultants
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Operating Room – Fortuna, CA 95540

Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: Fortuna, California

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (07:00 - 15:30). On-call coverage required 2 days per week, including holidays and weekends. Three 24-hour on-call weekend shifts per month. 40 hours of orientation provided.

Highlights:

• 13-week travel assignment at a rural community hospital with 3 operating rooms
• Dual-role position requiring both circulating and recovery room responsibilities
• Work with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Interdisciplinary support from respiratory services, pharmacy, and unit secretaries
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Requirements:

• Active Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room nursing experience
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Endoscopy experience required
• Skills required: General OR, Ambulatory OR, PACU/Recovery, EGD, Colonoscopy, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernia repair, Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, Total joint replacement, and additional general surgery procedures
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Clean background check required; no exceptions for background findings
• Candidates located within 50 miles considered local

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to expand your surgical skills in a rural healthcare setting where you'll make a meaningful impact on diverse patient populations. The position provides comprehensive orientation and support, with the flexibility of a 13-week assignment. All time-off requests and scheduling needs must be submitted upfront during the application process. Travelers may be required to float to nearby sister facilities as needed.