Travel OR Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days, Flexible
Referral Bonus
$3,393/weekOverview
- Start Date03/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays, Flexible
- 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 (OR)
Location: Sacramento, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
Seeking experienced Operating Room (OR) nurses for a travel assignment. The ideal candidate will have strong acute care OR experience and be flexible to cover call outs and shift changes as needed. Candidates must be dependable and able to work scheduled shifts consistently.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of Acute Care Operating Room experience
- Active California RN license
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment
- Radiation badge required
- Candidate must be able to circulate in the OR
- Experience with orthopedic and bariatric cases is required
- Scrubbing preferred but not required
- Ability to float between Main OR and Outpatient Surgery Center (OPSC) as needed
Work Environment & Responsibilities
- Circulate in the OR
- Support 4 rooms in Main OR and 4 rooms in OPSC
- Average 10-20 cases per day
- Common case types: robotics, orthopedics, bariatrics, general surgery, plastics, urology, gynecology, podiatry, ophthalmology (OPSC specific)
- Use of Cerner Surginet EMR system
- Charge nurse/house supervisor roles available
- OR techs also present on unit
Scheduling & Call Requirements
- Day shifts with varied start times (06:45, 09:00, 10:30)
- Mandatory call Monday-Friday from 18:30 to 07:00
- Weekend call is 24 hours (07:00 to 07:00)
- Holiday call is 24 hours
- Call response time: 30 minutes
- Floating only between Main OR and OPSC; no floating to other facilities
- Unit-specific orientation provided, dependent on experience
Additional Notes
- Candidates must provide 2 supervisory references (one within the last 12 months, one within the last 3 years)
- Candidates cannot have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by certain affiliated health systems within the past year, but PRN work through outside firms is acceptable
- Flexibility and dependability are critical for this role due to the nature of call and shift coverage
This position is ideal for OR nurses with solid acute care experience who are looking for a travel assignment with varied cases and a dynamic work environment.
Employer
Host Healthcare
223 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I’ve been working with Joey for several months before we finally landed on this assignment, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better recruiter. He really takes the time to listen to what I’m looking for and makes a real effort to find opportunities that match my preferences and goals. I never felt pressured into taking something that wasn’t right for me. This whole experience has been smooth and positive because of his support, communication, and patience throughout the process. I’m very grateful to have him as my recruiter and would definitely recommend him to other nurses.
Cons
None.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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