Travel
OR
Templeton, CA
Operating Room Nurse
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse to join the surgical team. You'll circulate cases across multiple surgical specialties, including emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, and general surgery. This is a 13-week contract, Monday–Friday, 4 x 10-hour shifts (6:30 AM–5:00 PM or 8:30 AM–7:00 PM rotating). Plan for 1–2 nights per week of call and one weekend per month on-call availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Circulate surgical cases, applying strict aseptic technique and coordinating flow of equipment, supplies, and staff.
- Prepare patients for surgery with safe anatomical positioning.
- Assist surgeons and anesthesiologists throughout the perioperative phase.
- Perform pre-, intra-, and post-procedure patient care planning and assessment.
- Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials per protocol.
- Document tissue/allograft temperatures and verify package integrity per manufacturer guidelines.
- Manage facility information systems for patient care documentation.
Requirements
- Associate Degree (A.S.) or higher; Bachelor's in Nursing preferred.
- Current RN license in your state of practice.
- Minimum 2 years recent OR nursing experience with circulating competency.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- PALS and CNOR certifications preferred.
- Experience with facility documentation systems required.
Location
Templeton, CA — a scenic community near wine country, farmers markets, farm-to-fork dining, hiking, and beaches.