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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location: Redding, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: Operating Room (OR)

Job Description

A hospital in California is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for a travel assignment. The position involves working in a 10-suite OR unit handling 25-45 cases per day, including general, vascular, thoracic, neuro, ENT, plastics, heavy ortho, sports medicine, and total joint cases. Transplant cases are not included.

Work Environment & Details

Unit: Operating Room
Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:1
Electronic Medical Record system: Cerner Surginet
Team includes OR Techs, Clinical Supervisor, OR Director, and OR Manager
Weekend and holiday coverage is managed by call
Call schedule: 1-2 weeknights per week; weekend call approximately once per month (from end of shift Friday to 6:30 am Monday)
Scrubs provided by the hospital
Telemetry monitoring: Phillips system
Ventilators available
Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
Pharmacy available 24/7
Shifts available: 8-hour (6:30 am - 3 pm), 10-hour, and 12-hour shifts; mid shifts start at 9 am or 10:45 am
Orientation: 1 shift with preceptor
Floating: Not applicable

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience
Active California RN license
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
COVID-19 vaccination required (with certification)
Strong experience with total joints, general surgery, vascular, and spine cases

Additional Information

Call required every other week
10-hour day shifts available
Candidates should be comfortable with a variety of surgical cases as described above

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced OR nurse looking for a travel assignment in California with a supportive team and diverse surgical cases.

Facility

Mercy Medical Center Redding

4.3rating(20 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with Mercy Medical Center Redding

5.0rating

Pros

Traveler friendly, flexible schedule, good people

Cons

None

Suzanne W

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Nov '25

Review of Mercy Medical Center Redding on Mar 24, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
267 beds

ADDRESS2175 Rosaline AvenueRedding, CA 96001

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About Redding, CA

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Redding, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Redding, CA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 90-100°F, while winter lows average around 30-40°F.
Redding experiences long summers and mild winters.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Redding, CA, with options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Redding is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Redding has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Redding offers a variety of activities including exploring Turtle Bay Exploration Park, visiting the Sundial Bridge, and enjoying outdoor activities at Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown Lake.
There are also options for dining, art, music, and sports in the area.

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