Clinical Nurse Manager - OR
Sylmar, CA
NuWest Travel Nursing
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager – Operating Room (OR)

Location: Sylmar, CA (Los Angeles County)

Facility: Olive View – UCLA Medical Center

Employment Type: Contract / Travel Assignment

Shift: 10-Hour Days (40 hours/week)

Duration: 13 Weeks

Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,840 – $3,341 / week (Pre-tax)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Clinical Nurse Manager – Operating Room to lead surgical nursing operations at Olive View – UCLA Medical Center, a 355-bed acute care teaching facility affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

In this role, you will oversee day-to-day clinical operations within the surgical department, ensuring smooth perioperative workflows, highest standards of patient safety, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical & Operational Leadership: Manage daily surgical schedules, staff assignments, and room turnover in the Operating Room.
• Quality & Safety Assurance: Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and infection control guidelines within perioperative services.
• Team Guidance & Supervision: Support, mentor, and evaluate staff RNs, surgical techs, and ancillary perioperative personnel.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, department directors, and hospital leadership to optimize patient care and throughput.
• Patient Advocacy: Serve as a escalation point for clinical challenges, family concerns, or patient safety issues in the OR environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s (MSN) preferred.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2–3 years of recent acute care OR nursing experience.
  • Demonstrated charge nurse, supervisory, or clinical management experience in a surgical/perioperative setting.
• Certifications Required:
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (must be LA City certified)
  • Management of Aggressive Behavior (MAB) or CPI certification
• Health Clearance: Full employee health clearance required prior to start date.

NuWest Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options (including FSA options).
• Telehealth Services: 24/7 virtual care access for employees.
• Dedicated Support: Ongoing recruiter and administrative support throughout assignments.
• Weekly Pay: Reliable weekly direct deposit.