About This Role
This temporary travel assignment positions you as an Operating Room nurse in a rural California hospital, where you'll handle both circulating and post-anesthesia care recovery duties supporting general surgery cases. You'll work five 8-hour day shifts weekly, earning $2,292–$2,476 per week. The role suits experienced OR nurses who are comfortable in smaller hospital settings and looking for short-term contract work with consistent scheduling. You'll need current RN licensure and solid perioperative experience, particularly in circulating and recovery procedures. This 13-week assignment begins mid-June 2026 in the Fortuna area, offering steady income and a defined end date ideal for nurses seeking temporary placement or exploring new communities.
$2,200–$4,500/wk
Long-term care / Clinic / Outpatient / Hospital ICU
Days · PRN / Per Diem
RN license
$2,292–$2,476 per week Start date: 06/15/2026 Duration: Weeks Shift: 5x8 Days Setting: Rural community hospital; OR and PACU coverage On-ca…
Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program; ability to work in a hospital
Dedicated
Location & Routes
- Base city: Rohnerville, CA
- Route type: Dedicated
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN license in the assignment state (compact license preferred).
Minimum 2 years of recent acute-care experience in the specialty.
BLS required. ACLS, PALS, or specialty certs depending on unit.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a typical travel nurse contract?
Most travel nurse contracts run 8–13 weeks, with the option to extend or take a new assignment after each contract. Some crisis or rapid-response contracts are as short as 4 weeks.
Is housing provided or is there a stipend?
Most travel agencies offer a tax-free housing stipend rather than agency-arranged housing. Stipends vary by city and assignment, typically $1,000–$2,500 per month on top of weekly taxable pay.
Do I need a compact nursing license?
A multistate (compact) license lets you work in any NLC member state without applying for a separate license. For non-compact states (e.g., California, New York) you'll need a state-specific RN license before starting.
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Nursing Jobs in Rohnerville, CA
Rohnerville is a working healthcare town: Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, Stanford, and Sutter Health drive consistent demand year-round. Most nursing openings around Rohnerville, California fall into three buckets — staff hospital roles, per diem and PRN shifts, and travel/agency assignments tied to ICU, ER, labor & delivery, and travel nurse contracts.
If you live in or near Rohnerville, you can usually choose between a staff hospital position close to home or a travel/agency contract paying premium rates. Compensation in California reflects premium California RN pay driven by mandated 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios; California is not part of the NLC compact, and experienced RNs — especially with ICU, ER, or labor & delivery experience — see noticeably stronger offers from Rohnerville-area employers.
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Overview Registered Nurse – OR (Surgical RN: circulate and recover) Fortuna, California, United States Start date: 06/15/2026 | Duration: Weeks | Travel - Temporary Assignment
Shift: 5x8 Days |
Weekly
pay: $2,292–$2,476 per week | Setting: Rural community hospital (OR/PACU) This travel assignment places the RN in an OR/PACU role supporting general surgery procedures in a rural setting with circulating and recovery responsibilities. Key Highlights
Weekly
pay: $2,292–$2,476 per week Start date: 06/15/2026 Duration: Weeks
Shift: 5x8 Days Setting: Rural community hospital; OR and PACU coverage On-call requirements: 2 days/week (includes holidays and weekends); 3 weekend 24-hour on-call shifts per month
- Floating: May float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed Responsibilities
- Circulate during general surgical procedures and assist in the OR to maintain sterile technique and instrument handling
- Manage post-anesthesia care in PACU, including monitoring vitals, pain control, and patient recovery milestones
- Provide endoscopy support as part of the OR/PACU team, including setup, scope handling, and patient monitoring
- Respond to on-call requests on assigned days and provide coverage for weekend 24-hour shifts as scheduled
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Respiratory, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary) to coordinate patient care
- Maintain accurate documentation in the charting system and respond to codes and emergent situations as needed Requirements Licensure: Active California RN license in hand Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
Experience: Minimum 1 year in OR, PACU, or surgical nursing; endoscopy experience required
- Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program; ability to work in a hospital OR/PACU setting
- Skills: Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, electrosurgical unit use, and basic post-op care; Epic charting experience preferred
- Other: Willingness to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities; on-call availability 2 days/week including holidays/weekends; willing to work 3 weekend 24-hour on-call shifts per month
- Compliance: Submission requires CA license in hand, 2 references (covering the last year), willingness to work holidays, and adherence to a 50-mile submission radius with only one location in the region
- Pre-start: Completion of required pre-start modules (average ~16 hours; >20 hours requires PM approval); copies of certifications on submission Benefits and Support Orientation provided: 24 hours prior to start Compliance readiness: Copies of certifications and licensure required at submission
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