Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (Outpatient) - RNOR 0605 JM

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (Outpatient)
Location: Chico, CA
Position Type: Travel / Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks (High potential for extension or permanent placement)

Compensation

• Local Pay: $2,800 – $2,900 per week
• Traveler Pay: $3,100 – $3,200 per week
• Hours: 40 hours guaranteed (Overtime applies after 40 hours)

Schedule

• Shift: 8-hour Day Shifts
• Start Times: Varied
• Additional Requirements: Possible weekend and holiday coverage

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to support outpatient and same-day surgical services within a high-acuity hospital setting. This role focuses on delivering exceptional perioperative care while maintaining flexibility to assist in other surgical units as needed. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive perioperative nursing care, including circulating and/or scrubbing for outpatient surgical procedures.
• Conduct detailed pre-operative assessments and ensure adherence to sterile techniques and safety protocols.
• Manage surgical instruments, supplies, and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures.
• Accurately document patient care and surgical data using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain flexibility to float to other operating room units based on patient volume and operational needs.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN).

Licensure & Certification

• Active, unrestricted California RN license.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of recent Operating Room (OR) experience.
• Prior travel assignment experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety standards.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work varied day shifts, including occasional weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility to float between outpatient and main OR settings.

Key Skills

• Perioperative Nursing
• Surgical Circulating & Scrubbing
• Sterile Technique & Infection Control
• Patient Assessment & Safety
• EMR Documentation
• Team Collaboration & Communication

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.