Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,140 per week

AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description & Requirements


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


StartDate: 6/8/2026
Available Shifts: 10 D
Pay Rate: $2075.00 - $2204.00



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:

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  Competitive pay rates


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  Free, quality, private housing


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  Medical, Dental, Vision


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  401(k) and Flex Spending


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  Life Insurance


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  Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage


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  Free Continuing Education


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  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.


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American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3502402. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room - Travel - (OR RN)

About AMN Healthcare Nursing

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

 

Benefits

• Company provided housing options
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Continuing Education