Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Apple Valley, California

Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) sought for a 13-week California travel nursing assignment in Apple Valley. Bring your perioperative nursing expertise to an acute care Operating Room with varied surgical specialties, collaborative care, and on-site clinical support.

Apple Valley offers a welcoming High Desert setting with scenic mountain views, abundant sunshine, and convenient access to outdoor recreation throughout Southern California. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced OR RN seeking a rewarding perioperative nursing job in California.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,480-$2,610
• Location: Apple Valley, California
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• End Date: February 2, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Times: Variable coverage, including approximately 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 9:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m., and 10:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
• Call: Required; estimated 70-90 hours of call in a six-week period, including weekend and holiday call as scheduled
• Clinical Setting: Acute care Operating Room with six main surgical suites and an outpatient surgery center
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Documentation: Epic experience preferred
• Float Expectation: May float between the main Operating Room and outpatient surgery center
• Holiday Availability: Ability to work three of five designated holidays may be required

Operating Room RN Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in California; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience; 3 years preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Demonstrated experience with a broad range of surgical procedures, including general, vascular, orthopedic, spine, OB/GYN, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, plastics, podiatry, robotics, and total joint procedures
• Knowledge of surgical safety practices, universal protocol, specimen handling, infection prevention, and specialty equipment
• Ability to participate in variable scheduling, weekend coverage, holiday coverage, and required call
• Strong communication, teamwork, clinical judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced perioperative environment

Perioperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive perioperative nursing care for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures
• Support circulating RN responsibilities, including room preparation, patient positioning, surgical counts, time-outs, documentation, and maintenance of a sterile environment
• Assist with a diverse surgical caseload spanning general, vascular, orthopedic, spine, OB/GYN, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, plastics, podiatry, robotic, and open-heart procedures
• Operate and monitor specialized surgical equipment while following fire, laser, radiation, and infection-control safety protocols
• Manage specimens and support the safe administration of blood and blood products according to policy
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nurses, and interdisciplinary support teams to promote efficient surgical care
• Float between the main Operating Room and outpatient surgery center as needed
• Respond to scheduled call, weekend, and holiday coverage requirements while maintaining a high standard of patient care

Apply now for this Operating Room travel nursing opportunity in Apple Valley, California.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.