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Travel Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) – Fortuna, CA (13-week Travel Contract)

Travel Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week contract in Fortuna, CA; perioperative/OR RNs wanted for ambulatory surgery. Embark on a rewarding travel nursing assignment in the heart of Fortuna, California! Join a dedicated surgical team at a community hospital, where your expertise as an OR RN will make a real impact on patient care. Fortuna offers small-town charm, scenic redwoods and Pacific coastline access—ideal for professional growth and outdoor adventure.

Travel OR RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,400 - $2,520 (Travel Nurse / Travel Registered Nurse)
• Location: Fortuna, CA 95540 — Humboldt County, Northern California
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, 8-hour shifts (07:00 – 15:30)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse, Contract Nurse)
• Setting: Ambulatory Operating Room / Surgical Services (Perioperative Nursing)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room (OR) RN experience (perioperative, circulating, or scrub nurse experience)
• Valid California RN license in hand
• BLS certification (AHA) required; additional certifications may be required based on unit specifics
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (Epic EHR) preferred
• Ability and willingness to float to affiliate/sister hospitals as needed
• Willingness to work at least 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
• Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last three years

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled perioperative nursing care in the Operating Room across a variety of surgical specialties, including thoracic surgery and pediatric cases
• Prepare patients for surgery, assist surgeons as a scrub or circulating nurse during procedures, and monitor patient recovery
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EHR / Epic charting
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (surgeons, anesthesiology, PACU staff) to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to sister facilities as required to support patient care needs and staffing demands
• Participate in orientation, competency validation, and annual training modules

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Operating Room RN opportunity in Fortuna, CA. Join our healthcare team and expand your perioperative nursing experience in beautiful Northern California!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.