Travel Nurse - OR - Operating Room in Bakersfield, California - $15788 / month

Travel Nurse - OR - Operating Room in Bakersfield, California - $15788 / month at Vetted Health summary :

This position is for a temporary Travel Nurse specializing in Operating Room (OR) care in Bakersfield, California, offering a 14-week contract with competitive compensation. The role involves coordinating nursing care for adult-geriatric surgical patients, patient and family education, and collaboration with medical teams. Applicants must have at least two years of OR nursing experience, a California RN license, and current BLS certification.

Job Opportunity : RN - OR - Operating Room

Position Details

Specialty : RN - OR - Operating Room

Location : Bakersfield, California

Facility : Cross Country Healthcare

Employment Type : Temporary

Contract Length : 14 weeks

Job Description

Coordinates total nursing care for patients.

Participates in patient and family teaching.

Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel.

Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Patient Population : Adult-Geriatric

Requirements

Experience :

2+ years of RN - OR - Operating Room experience required.

Travel healthcare experience preferred.

Strong clinical skills and patient care abilities.

Licensing :

California state license required.

Current BLS certification required.

Additional certifications may be required based on specialty.

Transportation :

Candidate must have reliable transportation for travel assignments.

Additional Information

Scheduling :

Work 40 hours per week with 10-hour shifts.

Contract start date : November 10, 2025.

Competitive monthly compensation : $15788.

Benefits :

Travel and housing provided.

Health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Professional development opportunities.

Flexible scheduling options.

Compliance :

All medical / occupational health compliance items must be completed within 5 days of offer acceptance.

Background check and drug screening required.

Apply now to join our team of travel healthcare professionals!

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