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Clearlake, California

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Eligibility
ICU

Posted Jun 19

Shift and hours
10-⁠hour days4 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting
OR · Hospital
License
RN licenseActive RN license in California (or appropriate state licensure for practice location)
Term
13 weeks · starts May 26, 2026 · Travel

Do you qualify?

License
Active RN license in California (or appropriate state licensure for practice location) Check your license
Certification
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
Also asks
Ability to work in a hospital OR environment and adapt to potential schedule changes

Preferred

Certification
Call credentials (CNOR, PANAC, AAOPU) preferred for the area of practice
Experience
OR Circulator experience preferred; ability to function effectively in a surgical setting

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most California travel postingsCalifornia travel postings that state pay run $93k/yr to $168k/yr, the middle half $108k/yr to $149k/yr, across 328 postings.

Benefits

  • Dedicated travel support
  • recruiter assistance
  • Credentialing and onboarding assistance
  • Ongoing assignment support
  • Transparent pay
  • weekly processing

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

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

Original listing

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Overview Registered Nurse – OR Circulator needed for a travel assignment in Clearlake, California. Start date is 05/26/2026 for a 13-week engagement. Weekly pay ranges from $2,009 to $2,118. Shift is 4x10-hour days (dayshift), with potential variation in start times. This assignment takes place in a Critical Access Hospital setting, requiring strong operating room circulator skills and the ability to function effectively within a surgical team.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $2,009–$2,118 per week
  • Assignment duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 4x10-hour days (dayshift)
  • Start date: 05/26/2026
  • Setting: Critical Access Hospital—Operating Room
  • Location: Clearlake, California

Responsibilities

  • Provide intraoperative patient care as the OR Circulator, maintaining sterile technique and circulating among surgical teams during procedures.
  • Prepare the operating room, ensure availability of instruments, implants, and supplies, and manage instrument counts with accuracy.
  • Assist the surgical team by passing instruments, handling equipment, and documenting intraoperative events and patient status.
  • Ensure proper patient positioning, draping, and safe transfer to the recovery area; monitor patient safety and communicate changes to the team.
  • Support anesthesia providers and surgeons as needed, anticipate needs, and manage equipment troubleshooting during procedures.
  • Participate in post-operative handoffs, document outcomes, and assist with specimen handling and transport as required.

Requirements

  • Active RN license in California (or appropriate state licensure for practice location)
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
  • Call credentials (CNOR, PANAC, AAOPU) preferred for the area of practice
  • OR Circulator experience preferred; ability to function effectively in a surgical setting
  • Ability to work in a hospital OR environment and adapt to potential schedule changes

Benefits and Support

  • Dedicated travel support and recruiter assistance throughout the assignment
  • Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start
  • Ongoing assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
  • Transparent pay with weekly processing and clear rate ranges

Find more opportunities Interested in other openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC? Explore additional travel nursing opportunities and apply at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Pay disclaimer

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

  • Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
  • Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
  • Local contract and per diem opportunities
  • Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
  • Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
  • Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
  • 24/7 support while you are on assignment
  • Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

  • Quick submissions to open jobs
  • Access to multiple job options at once
  • Flexible assignment locations
  • Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities. 7WFjCw0UX3

What's around it?

In Clearlake, CA

Clearlake, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,240/mo
Household income
$41,867/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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