OR-RNFA RN in San Luis Obispo, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $3,420/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $85.50
- Weekly
- $3,420
- Yearly (full-time)
- $177,840
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $85.50/hour — 27% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,041 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 35 of them in San Luis Obispo.
- Pay in these listings: $17.79 – $152/hour, median $65.81/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.03/hour across 357 jobs).
Job description
Join us for a 13-week contract in San Luis Obispo where you'll work in a fast-paced operating room environment, handling a high volume of ortho, general, gyn, peds, and eye cases. This role involves scrub responsibilities, ensuring sterile techniques are maintained across 7 OR suites with 15-20 cases daily. The schedule consists of 8-hour shifts with flexible start times, offering a solid opportunity to enhance your OR skills and experience a scenic California setting. You’ll be part of a team that values professionalism and efficiency, with on-call duties and one weekend per month of weekend call or emergency work, plus some holiday work only when necessary. This is a fantastic chance for experienced OR techs to immerse themselves in a diverse surgical setting, excluding cardiac cases, while enjoying the unique local environment.
Weather:
Expect mild and comfortable weather typical of this region's climate—generally sunny with gentle breezes, making it ideal for outdoor activities after shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
- Explore the scenic trails and waterfalls inEDIT your local national park for a refreshing outdoor adventure.
- Take a day trip to the coastal town for beachcombing, seafood dining, and watching sunsets over the ocean.
- Visit local wineries for tastings and tours, experiencing the region's renowned viticulture.
- Enjoy downtown San Luis Obispo's charming shops, cafes, and lively community events.
- Plan a visit to nearby hilltop wineries or the scenic Morro Bay for birdwatching and boat rides.
Job Specifics:
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Shift: 8-hour days with variable start times
Duration: 13 weeks — 40 hours per week
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