Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Step into a pivotal operating room role as a Registered Nurse in Bakersfield California where your clinical expertise can shape outcomes and bring comfort to patients navigating the critical perioperative the fast-paced world of the OR your vigilance precision and teamwork translate directly into safer procedures smoother recoveries and empowered patients. This travel opportunity invites you to deploy your surgical nursing skills across a spectrum of cases from routine to complex while you cultivate leadership and specialty growth in a high-demand environment. As you answer the call to service picture the impact you can have on individual lives and on the broader surgical teamthen imagine the possibilities that come with practicing in Californias dynamic healthcare landscape. Youll also have the option to work at multiple locations across the U.S. broadening your professional network expanding your clinical repertoire and refining your expertise in diverse surgical settings. And on a separate note Californias wealth of beautyfrom sunlit coastlines and rolling vineyards to dramatic mountain vistasoffers enriching moments outside work supporting a balanced fulfilling travel experience.

Location Benefits: Bakersfield sits at the heart of Californias Central Valley offering a practical blend of professional opportunity and a high quality of life. Youll enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities collaboration with skilled surgical teams and the chance to focus on perioperative care in a community with strong support networks. Bakersfield combines a thriving healthcare community with a welcoming family-friendly atmosphere allowing you to establish solid professional roots while enjoying relatively affordable living costs compared with coastal metros. Beyond Bakersfield the program provides an exciting pathway to additional assignments across California and other U.S. sites helping you broaden your clinical exposure adapt to different patient populations and build a resilient versatile nursing resume. The regions outdoor offeringsparks hiking trails nearby wine regions and urban amenities within reachcontribute to a well-rounded travel experience supporting you to perform at your best during demanding shifts.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Role responsibilities: As an OR RN youll participate in preoperative prep patient positioning and sterile technique instrument and equipment management and mutual collaboration with surgeons anesthesiologists and scrub techs. Youll assist with case carts ensure accurate counts monitor patient status and support safe turnovers between procedures. Your critical thinking will guide intraoperative care youll advocate for patient safety and youll document and communicate perioperative findings to the broader team. Youll also contribute to post-anesthesia care as needed supporting smooth transitions and ensuring comfort and safety for patients waking from anesthesia.
- Professional growth: The role offers ongoing opportunities to deepen expertise in various surgical specialties refine leadership skills and pursue specialty certifications or skill-building tracks. Youll work with experienced clinicians who value mentoring feedback and continuous improvement enabling you to expand your scope of practice within the OR and grow toward advanced practice or supervisory pathways.
- Competitive compensation and benefits: Earn a competitive weekly pay range of $2157-$2254 with the potential for performance incentives and a clear path to extension addition to compensation housing assistance is provided to ease transition and relocation reducing overhead as you acclimate to new assignments. We offer extension opportunities that allow you to stay with the program longer to deepen expertise and continuity of care for patients youve come to know.
- Comprehensive support: Youll receive 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team ensuring assistance is available whenever you need itwhether youre navigating shift changes housing concerns or urgent requests. The program emphasizes proactive communication safety and well-being so you can focus on patient care with the reassurance that help is always at hand.
- Scheduling and duration: The assignment is structured with the Start Date of 03/16/2026 and defined durations described as Weeks allowing for strategic planning in your career trajectory. While Guaranteed Hours are listed as 0.0 this arrangement provides flexibility to align with your goals and the hospitals needs while maintaining a commitment to dependable scheduling wherever possible.
- Additional value: The organization is built on a culture that prioritizes supportive teamwork resource availability and a patient-centered approach. Youll experience collaborative problem-solving access to modern technology and equipment and a work environment designed to recognize your contributions and support your professional development.

Company Values: Our partner healthcare teams are committed to empowering staff championing career advancement and cultivating a supportive inclusive culture. We value your voice your expertise and your ongoing educationand we invest in mentorship training opportunities and structured pathways that help you grow from bedside nurse to seasoned perioperative professional. The shared mission is to deliver exceptional patient care while fostering a positive respectful workplace where every team member can thrive contribute meaningfully and feel valued for their dedication and skill.

Call to Action: If youre ready to elevate your perioperative nursing career apply now to join a dynamic team that places your development at the center of patient care. This is your chance to work in a high-impact OR environment explore enriching locations and build a future with a company that rewards your contributions and supports your growth. Start your journey on 03/16/2026 and discover how far your expertise can take youtogether well shape safer surgeries and brighter outcomes for patients and families nationwide. Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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About TLC Nursing
TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

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ShiftShield protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1000 per referral no employment required.

EEO Statement
TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.