Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – OR specialty in Fortuna, California. Start date 06/15/2026 for a travel assignment spanning several weeks with weekly pay range of $2,288 to $2,463 per week and shift of 5x8 days. This temporary assignment supports a rural care setting where RNs circulate and recover across OR, PACU, and endoscopy support, including general ambulatory procedures. Orientation is 24 hours. On-call is required, with weekend coverage as specified, and a 1:1 patient ratio in many cases. Epic charting is preferred when submitting credentials.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,288–$2,463 per week
- Schedule: 5x8 days
- Start date: 06/15/2026
- Location: Fortuna, CA
- Assignment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment
- Setting: Rural, mixed-age patient care across OR, PACU, and endoscopy support
- On-call: 2 days per week (includes holidays and weekends); 3 weekend 24-hour on-call shifts per month
- Orientation: 24 hours; Endoscopy experience required; Epic experience preferred

Responsibilities
- Circulate and recover patients in the OR, PACU, and endoscopy suites; support general ambulatory procedures and endoscopic cases (EGD, colonoscopy)
- Prepare rooms, maintain sterile technique, and assist with instrument handling during procedures such as laparoscopic/appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and joint replacements
- Monitor patient status intra- and post-operatively, including cardiac monitoring, vital signs, and response to code scenarios
- Administer medications per protocol, document care in the charting system, and ensure accurate handoffs to postoperative teams
- Collaborate with Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Unit Secretary to coordinate patient care and resource needs
- Adapt to floating within the hospital or to nearby affiliates as required, while maintaining 1:1 patient assignments when applicable

Requirements
- Active California RN license in hand
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (copies required prior to start)
- Endoscopy experience required; minimum 1 year RN experience
- Ability to circulate and recover across OR and PACU environments; comfortable performing endoscopy support duties
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Eligibility to work in a rural setting and to float within the facility or affiliate network as needed

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist throughout the assignment
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment duration
- Fast credentialing to expedite start
- Potential extension opportunities based on performance and facility needs

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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