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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room - Travel - (OR RN)

Bakersfield, California

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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

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Pay Rate: $2489.00 - $2616.00
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Specialty Bakersfield, Day Shift, RN with orthopedic, neuro spinal and cardio vascular experience.

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Job Description & Requirements Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room - Travel - (OR RN) StartDate: 8/17/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2489.00 - $2616.00 Formerly known as Bakersfield Heart Hospital since 1999, Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield is building upon a legacy of exceptional heart care and expanding our ability to better serve Kern County for decades to come. We are comprised of a 47-bed hospital with three operating rooms, four cardiac catheterization labs and offer a range of specialty services to the community. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/ Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Registered Nurse, OR Experience: 2 years Licenses: RN-CA Certifications: BLS(Copy Needed) SSN Required DOB Required References: 2 References in the last 12 months CA license in hand (#, expiration) BLS Must have SSN & DOB Specialty Bakersfield, Day Shift, RN with orthopedic, neuro spinal and cardio vascular experience. Ability to scrub cases as well is highly desirable. Facility Location Surrounded by mountain ranges, wildflowers and the Kern River, Bakersfield is the ideal destination for anyone seeking an abundance of recreational opportunities. Hike the neighboring Sierra Nevada Mountains, enjoy whitewater rafting or kayaking, or explore the vibrant downtown district. Boasting a dynamic musical community, the city is also known as the birthplace of the country music genre known as the “Bakersfield sound.” Job Benefits At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer: Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn extra cash! About The Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Perioperative nurse, operating room nurse, OR nurse, OR, operating room, OR RN, scrub nurse, RN, R. N., registered nurse, perioperative, hospital, healthcare, health care, medical

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room - Travel - (OR RN)

Benefits

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash

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AMN Healthcare is a publicly traded healthcare staffing company with over 30 years of experience connecting clinicians across all specialties to healthcare facilities nationwide. Rather than operating its own hospitals or clinics, AMN functions as a staffing agency, placing nurses…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Travel flexibility with assignments nationwide across diverse facility types
  • Competitive weekly travel pay rates varying by location and specialty (e.g., ICU in Sacramento: $2,988-$3,173/week; ICU in Los Angeles: $1,911-$2,029/week; Med-Surg in Hickory: $1,626-$1,726/week)
  • Dedicated recruiters and clinical support team for each assignment

What reviewers flag

  • Contract-based employment creates job security concerns between assignments (3.3/5 rating on Indeed for job security and advancement)
  • Management quality varies, with a 3.4/5 rating suggesting inconsistent recruiter and leadership experiences
  • Travel lifestyle requires frequent relocation and adaptation to new work environments
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Living in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield sits in California's Central Valley, offering a down-to-earth rhythm distinct from coastal-city bustle. Out-of-state RNs find broad healthcare demand, quick highway access throughout Kern County, and a music and agriculture heritage. Proximity to the Sierra Nevada provides weekend escapes to mountains and national parks.

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Metro price level · Bakersfield area
100.9
1% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,472/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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