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Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Petaluma, CA

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse opportunity in Petaluma, California, supporting diverse surgical cases with a collaborative perioperative team. This California travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced OR nurse with strong orthopedic skills who is confident circulating in a fast-paced surgical environment. Located in the scenic North Bay, the assignment includes orthopedic, sports medicine, general, gynecologic, and urologic procedures.

Travel OR Nurse Job Details

• Location: Petaluma, California
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,760–$2,900
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 26 weeks, through May 3, 2027
• Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week, primarily days
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Typical Start Times: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., or 3:00 p.m., based on department needs
• Call Requirements: One overnight call shift per week from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; approximately three 24-hour weekend call shifts during a six-week schedule
• On-Call Response: Ability to arrive within 20 minutes when called in
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Operating Rooms: Four rooms with an approximate daily census of 6–25
• Floating: May be required between nearby affiliated locations

Operating Room Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room Registered Nurse or perioperative nursing experience
• Strong orthopedic experience, including complex orthopedic cases and the ability to circulate independently
• Experience with sports medicine, orthopedic fractures, total joint procedures, general surgery, gynecology, and urology
• Current Registered Nurse license; compact license must be active and available when applying if applicable
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent experience with Epic or another electronic health record system; Epic experience is required for this assignment
• Competence with surgical safety protocols, specimen handling, infection prevention, electrosurgical units, and universal time-out procedures
• Ability to manage peripheral IVs, urinary catheterization, blood product administration, and emergency response procedures
• Willingness to work required weekend and holiday call coverage
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent clinical experience

Perioperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive perioperative nursing care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Serve as a circulating nurse for a broad range of surgical cases, with a primary focus on orthopedic procedures
• Support total joint replacements, fracture repairs, spine procedures, sports medicine cases, general surgery, gynecologic procedures, and urologic surgeries
• Prepare operating rooms, verify equipment and supplies, and maintain a sterile and safe surgical environment
• Perform patient assessments, surgical site verification, medication checks, documentation, and specimen labeling
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary support teams
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including emergency situations and malignant hyperthermia protocols
• Participate in overnight and weekend call coverage and respond promptly when called in
• Float to nearby affiliated locations when needed to support continuity of patient care

Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Petaluma, California, and join a skilled perioperative healthcare team in the North Bay.

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.