Operating Room Registered Nurse
Santa Barbara, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,928/weekOverview
- Start Date03/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
Location: Santa Barbara, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Must have conscious sedation experience
- Schedule: 5 days a week, 8-hour day shifts
- Experience with Epic charting system preferred
- Minimum 1 year of specialty experience required; eye experience highly desired
Required Certifications
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
- California State Nursing License (RN)
- Additional certifications may be required depending on position specifics (verify with employer)
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in California
- Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year
- Conscious sedation experience
- BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Background and Compliance Requirements
- 7-year background check required within 6 months of start
- EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, FACIS Level 3 screening, and other federal/state checks required and must be updated annually
- Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
- Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
- Immunizations and titers required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
- Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
- Varicella immunity or vaccination
- Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
- TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
- References: 2 professional references within 3 years required (Aya requirement)
- Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps
Additional Information
- Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start
- Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests may be required as applicable
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
Summary
This is a travel Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room specialty requiring at least 1 year of RN experience, with conscious sedation experience mandatory. The assignment is a 13-week contract in Santa Barbara, CA, with day shifts. Candidates must hold a valid California RN license and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and health screenings are required prior to start.
Employer
Host Healthcare
222 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
THE best recruiter I have worked with in my 4 years as a traveler. Natalie has stellar communication, responding promptly to text messages (my preferred choice of communication), and listens without judgement. Whether it's rate negotiations, shift preferences, or a general concern about the facility Natalie has never left me feeling unsupported. Additionally, dealing with Host Healthcare has been a seamless experience from compliance and onboarding.
Cons
Generally speaking, Host Healthcare doesn't always have the highest rate on the market. Having gone with competing agencies in the past, I have often been disappointed and unsupported and ultimately found it wasn't worth the small pay bump
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Santa Barbara, CA
About
Located along the Central California Coast on a stretch often referred to as the "American Riviera," Santa Barbara enjoys a mild, Mediterranean-like climate tucked between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific. Built in Roman, Greek and Spanish styles, Old Mission Santa Barbara sits on a hilltop above the city, revealing its early years as a mission town founded in 1786. Today, the mission houses a museum with various artifacts. However, the beaches draw most people to the area, with many gorgeous stretches of water within easy reach, offering activities like standup paddleboarding, fishing and surfing. People also flock to Santa Barbara for the wine, with the Urban Wine Trail featuring over 20 tasting rooms in and around the Funk Zone area.
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