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

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

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Fortuna, California

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-Hour (07:00 - 15:30). On-call required 2 days per week, including holidays and weekends. Three 24-hour on-call weekend shifts per month. Assignment duration is 182 days (approximately 6 months).

Highlights:

• Rural hospital setting requiring dual-role expertise in both circulating and recovery
• Work with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Three operating rooms with interdisciplinary support from respiratory services, pharmacy, and unit secretaries
• Enhanced winter rate period from October 4, 2026, through February 27, 2027
• 40 hours of paid orientation to support your transition
• Opportunity to work with a variety of surgical procedures including general OR, endoscopy, and ambulatory cases

Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse license (Compact license accepted and must be in hand at submission)
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room nursing experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Endoscopy experience is required
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Proficiency in general OR procedures, PACU/recovery, ambulatory OR, and pediatric general OR
• Experience with procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, colonoscopy, EGD, tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, and total joint replacement
• Clean background check required; no exceptions for background findings
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers a unique experience in a rural healthcare setting where you'll utilize your full skill set as both a circulating and recovery nurse. With competitive compensation, including an enhanced winter rate period, and comprehensive support including paid orientation and potential mobile phone reimbursement, you'll have the resources you need to succeed. Join a collaborative team environment where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in a close-knit community. All time-off requests must be submitted upfront during the application process to ensure proper scheduling coordination.