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Travel OR RN - Operating Room Registered Nurse

Focus Staff

Lancaster, CA

Staffing partner

Posted May 21 · Not open to new grads

Shift
10-hour days
Hours a week
40
Unit
OR
Contract
13 weeks

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
10-hour days · 4 a week · 40 hours
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
13 weeks · Travel
On the floor
On call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
More role details
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Relocation
Help offered

About this role

If you thrive on variety, adventure, and clinical excellence, your next assignment awaits. We're seeking Travel Operating Room (OR) RNs in Lancaster, CA who are ready to blend clinical excellence with the thrill of travel. As a Travel OR RN, you are the critical constant in fast-paced surgical environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Travel with us to facilities in need, bringing your expert hands and empathetic heart to care for patients undergoing critical procedures.

Shift: Days

Schedule

4x10-hour shifts

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Duration: 13 weeks

Why OR RNs choose us

Rewarding Your Commitment: Weekly direct deposits, housing stipends, 401(k) with matching, and loyalty/referral bonuses. Your Wellbeing, Our Priority: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one, no waiting period. Journey Made Simple: Travel assistance, relocation support, licensure reimbursement, and exclusive hotel discounts. Flexibility Meets Support: Dedicated recruiters, 24/7 clinician support, flexible scheduling, and pet-friendly accommodations.

Travel Operating Room RNs

requirements

  • Current California RN license
  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (AVMC requires this be renewed annually)
  • Minimum 1 year travel experience
  • Minimum 2 years RN experience
  • Willing to work weekends, holidays, and take call as requested by AVMC
  • Experience in Trauma, Orthopedics, and Robotics
  • Skills checklist required at time of submission

About Focus Staff

Focus Staff is a traveler-first healthcare staffing agency connecting talented travel nurses and allied health professionals with top assignments nationwide, prioritizing your unique needs and giving you complete control over your journey. Our mission is to help you create the life you love while exploring the country, advancing your healthcare career with competitive pay, and doing what you do best, providing exceptional patient care that makes a difference.

Your next travel assignment starts here. Apply today.

Focus Staff is an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action) Employer.

Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, experience, etc.

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Requirements

  • California RN license
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 4x10
  • Direct patient care
  • Surgery
  • Weekends as needed
  • RN License
  • Robotic systems
  • BLS Certification

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Referral program
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance

Place

City
Lancaster, CA
Median rent
$1,764/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$81,511/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

Lancaster sits in the high desert of the Antelope Valley, about an hour north of Los Angeles. Wide-open skies, Joshua trees, and a rugged Mojave backdrop define the landscape. The revitalized Lancaster Boulevard corridor offers dining and events, while nearby Edwards Air Force Base anchors a strong aerospace community.

Map showing the location of Lancaster, CA
Approximate location in Lancaster, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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