Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Seize the opportunity to lead life-saving care as a Registered Nurse in the operating room, stationed in Bakersfield, California. This specialized travel role invites skilled OR nurses to join elite surgical teams, deliver meticulous perioperative care, and shape outcomes for patients during every phase of their journey. You’ll coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and scrub staff to ensure precision, safety, and compassion under pressure. Start date 03/16/2026, with project durations that run for multiple weeks and the chance to extend your contract as your expertise grows. Picture yourself applying advanced sterile techniques, managing complex cases, and mentoring rising nurses while expanding your own clinical horizons. Beyond the hospital walls, California offers breathtaking contrasts—from sunlit deserts to rolling vineyards, dramatic coastlines to snowy peaks—perfect settings to unwind after a demanding shift and inspire renewed energy for tomorrow’s cases.

Bakersfield, located in California’s Central Valley, provides a thriving healthcare market with modern operating suites and strong professional networks, making it an ideal base for a dynamic OR nursing career. For those who crave variety, this program also offers movement across multiple facilities nationwide, allowing you to experience diverse patient populations, new equipment, and varied surgical subspecialties. You’ll benefit from a stable workflow environment, built-in peer mentorship, and the opportunity to expand your professional footprint while enjoying the vitality of California and the flexibility of travel assignments across the United States. This is your chance to practice in high-performing teams, gain exposure to a broad range of procedures, and grow alongside leaders who value technical excellence and compassionate patient care.

As an OR RN, your responsibilities encompass preoperative assessment, circulating and scrub duties, instrument handling, maintaining sterile technique, counting sponges and instruments, and ensuring patient safety throughout induction, incision, and closure. You’ll collaborate with anesthesia teams, position patients, monitor hemodynamics, and troubleshoot equipment to support efficient case flow. This role offers ongoing opportunities for professional growth within the surgical specialty, including exposure to diverse procedures such as general, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and minimally invasive surgeries. We provide a competitive package featuring a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and the potential for contract extensions based on performance and facility needs. In addition, you’ll have access to continuing education stipends, specialty certifications, and leadership pathways as you demonstrate clinical excellence. Our comprehensive support network is designed for traveling clinicians: 24/7 assistance from our travel coordinators, credentialing specialists, and clinical mentors who are always a call away to resolve scheduling changes, credential issues, or clinical questions. You’ll never navigate a complex assignment alone; our team is with you from onboarding to reintegration, ensuring you feel valued and prepared at every step.

This organization is built on empowering its nurses, prioritizing career advancement, and cultivating a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice matters. We celebrate skilled clinicians who drive better patient outcomes and seek to amplify their professional trajectory through mentorship, cross-training, and rapid integration into high-performing teams. The company’s values reflect a commitment to a supportive work environment, ongoing professional development, and a shared pursuit of clinical excellence that respects diversity and individual strengths.

If you’re ready to elevate your OR nursing career while exploring California’s beauty and America’s surgical landscapes, apply now to join a company that values your contribution and supports your professional development. Start date 03/16/2026, duration Weeks with flexible extension options based on facility needs. Weekly pay between $2,195 and $2,324, with no guaranteed minimum hours. 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.

ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection

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 $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

EEO Statement

TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.