Travel
OR
Los Angeles, CA
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a full-time position in the Operating Room. You will deliver coordinated nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment, supervise assigned nursing staff, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary surgical team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
Shift & Schedule
- 4 x 10-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
- On-call hours: evenings, overnights, and weekends (average 2 full weekend days and 3 full weekday evenings per 4-week cycle; varies based on unit needs)
- 13-week contract
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and implement patient care using the nursing process
- Supervise and delegate tasks to various levels of nursing staff
- Coordinate surgical care and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and support staff
- Maintain a safe, sterile surgical environment
- Educate patients and families pre- and post-operatively
- Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care
- Apply critical thinking and professional judgment in dynamic situations
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in California required
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Minimum 2 years recent acute care nursing experience
- Commitment to patient safety and professional standards