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HealthForce Healthcare

San Luis Obispo, California

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Eligibility
RN
Shift
8-hour days
Hours a week
40 hrs a week
Unit
OR
Contract
8-week contract

Posted Jul 21

The work and the unit

Unit
OR
Setting
Hospital
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Schedule and commitments

8-hour days, 5 shifts · 40 hours

Shift
8-hour days
A week
5 shifts · 40 hours
On call
On-call rotation
Term
8 weeks · starts Aug 17, 2026 · Travel

Pay and benefits

Against the board
In range for California travel rolesCalifornia travel postings that state pay run $1,770/week to $3,260/week, the middle half $2,090/week to $2,910/week, across 265 postings.
  • 8-week travel assignment in an OR specialty
  • On-call coverage as part of the role
  • Assignment support and coordination through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
  • Fast credentialing support
  • Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
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  • 24/7 support while on assignment
  • Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

What's around it?

In San Luis Obispo, CA· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent
$1,965/mo
Household income
$73,685/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
Staffing partner
HealthForce Healthcare

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From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California, starting 08/17/2026 for 8 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,576–$2,748 per week. Shift: 5x8 days. Guaranteed hours: 0. The assignment takes place in a hospital setting and involves perioperative care with mandatory on-call coverage. Responsibilities include assisting surgeons and anesthesiologists during surgical procedures, coordinating the flow of equipment, supplies, and staff in the OR, ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative phase, maintaining sterile technique, monitoring patient status, and providing on-call coverage as required.

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How this role fits you

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On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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