OR | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Arcata, CA
Compensation
$2,250.00 - 2,370.00/week
OR RN Details
Location
Address : Arcata, CA, 95521
Job Description
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Circulator in Arcata, California
Explore a California travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse and circulator in scenic Arcata. Support safe, efficient surgical care alongside an experienced perioperative team while enjoying the Redwood Coast’s majestic forests, coastal beauty, outdoor recreation, and vibrant arts community.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Operating Room Nursing / OR Circulator
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- End Date: January 4, 2027
- Schedule: Monday–Friday day shifts with some shared call
- Shift Duration: 12-hour days
- Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week, with 40 hours guaranteed except during designated holiday weeks
- Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital Operating Room
- Openings: 2
- Location: Arcata, California, in the Redwood Coast region
Operating Room Registered Nurse Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in an Operating Room or perioperative setting
- Demonstrated experience working as an Operating Room circulator
- Current, active California Registered Nurse license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Recent tuberculosis clearance completed within the past 12 months
- Ability to work scheduled day shifts and participate in shared call coverage
OR Nurse Responsibilities
- Serve as the circulating Registered Nurse during surgical procedures
- Coordinate and maintain a safe, organized Operating Room environment
- Complete preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing assessments
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative team
- Verify patient identity, procedure, consent, positioning, surgical site, and required equipment
- Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes throughout the procedure
- Maintain accurate nursing documentation and support compliance with surgical safety standards
- Participate in shared call coverage as scheduled
Apply now to join this California travel nursing assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Arcata and advance your perioperative nursing career on the Redwood Coast.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.