Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Operating Room travel assignment in Lodi, California. This 13-week travel opportunity starts on 08/24/2026 with 36 guaranteed hours per week and a 3x12-hour day shift. The position is in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,038 to $2,163. This role requires an active RN license in California, current BLS/CPR, and at least two years of recent OR or acute-care experience. A BSN is preferred.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,038–$2,163 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital travel assignment in CA
- Schedule note: Day shift with on-call requirements (5 calls in a 6-week period, including weekends)

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated OR nursing care for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients according to standards of care and the nursing process
- Monitor patient status, maintain sterile technique, administer medications and IVs, and manage equipment during procedures
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, circulators, scrub staff, and other disciplines to ensure safe, efficient patient care
- Coordinate care delivery, participate in turnover of OR cases, and promote patient safety and comfort
- Provide education and learning opportunities for patients, families, and team members; participate in discharge planning as needed
- Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff and others as assigned; ensure compliance with policies and safety standards

Requirements
- Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (California); Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR from an approved vendor
- Experience: At least two years of recent experience in the field (OR or acute care)
- Education: BSN preferred
- Skills: Ability to work in a fast-paced OR environment; strong critical thinking and collaboration skills
- Other: Ability to work the listed shift and on-call requirements; eligibility to practice in California

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist throughout the assignment
- Dedicated assignment support to help with logistics and onboarding
- Assignment extension opportunities may be available based on performance and project needs
- Comprehensive administrative and credentialing assistance to minimize time-to-start

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional openings, please visit Healthforce Healthcare LLC’s careers page at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view other travel and permanent opportunities.

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.