Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – OR (Outpatient Surgery) travel assignment in Saint Helena, CA. Specialty: Operating Room. Start date 06/22/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,878–$1,931 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 4x10s (days). Setting: short-term acute care environment providing outpatient surgery and endoscopy. This role requires a California RN license, BLS and ACLS, and approximately two years of perioperative experience. Experience with pre-op and PACU phase II workflows is essential, with moderate sedation and rapid patient turnover considered a plus. Day shift with start times between 5:30am and 11:00am; schedule may rotate based on case volume.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,878–$1,931 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 4x10s, Day shift
- Start date: 06/22/2026
- Setting: outpatient surgery/endoscopy with fast turnover in a perioperative environment

Responsibilities
- Perform preoperative assessments, verify orders, obtain informed consent, and prepare patients for the OR.
- Deliver perioperative nursing care in an outpatient setting, collaborating with anesthesia and surgical teams across pre-op, intraoperative, and PACU Phase II phases.
- Monitor patient status, manage sedation and analgesia as appropriate, and respond to changes in patient condition during the perioperative period.
- Maintain sterile technique, prepare and inventory surgical supplies, assist with instrument counts, and ensure equipment readiness.
- Facilitate rapid, safe patient turnover and provide education and discharge instructions to patients and families.
- Communicate clearly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff to coordinate care and optimize throughput.

Requirements
- California Registered Nurse (RN) license – active
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- Approximately 2 years of perioperative/outpatient surgery experience; endoscopy and perioperative care strongly preferred
- Comfortable with pre-op and PACU Phase II workflows; capable of fast-paced environment and rapid turnover
- Experience with moderate sedation is a plus
- Ability to work a day shift with start times in the range of 5:30am–11:00am and participate in 4x10-hour shifts

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Housing assistance available for eligible assignments
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to help maintain compliance
- Extension opportunities based on staffing needs and performance

Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t a fit, you can explore other OR travel openings with Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.