Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) (with $7,500 Completion Bonus)

Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) Travel Position
Location: Davis, CA
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 5×8s Days
Pay: $2,644/week (plus $2,500 completion bonus per contract, up to $7,500 after three contracts)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) to join a healthcare facility in Davis, CA on a 13-week travel assignment. The RN will play a critical role in the surgical team by delivering high-quality, efficient, and safe perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical procedures. The ideal candidate has strong OR experience, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and excellent communication skills to coordinate care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms and ensure all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterile and ready.

• Monitor patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.

• Assist surgeons during operations by handling instruments and maintaining a sterile environment.

• Act as a patient advocate by ensuring safety, comfort, and confidentiality throughout the perioperative process.

• Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) staff.

• Accurately document nursing care, surgical events, and patient responses.

• Follow established protocols for infection control and surgical site safety.

• Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
  
  

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in California (or compact eligibility).

• Minimum 1–2 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience.

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); CNOR preferred.

• Proficiency in scrubbing and circulating roles for various surgical specialties.

• Exceptional organizational, critical thinking, and communication skills.

• COVID-19 vaccine and recent tuberculosis test.
  
  

Benefits

• Weekly pay with competitive rates

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network

• Flexible schedules and personalized career support
  
  

About ATC Healthcare

ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.