Operating Room RN Travel Nurse in Lancaster, CA

Working as an Operating Room RN Travel Nurse in Lancaster, CA offers the opportunity to support a busy Level 2 Trauma operating room on a 13 week travel contract. This temporary full time assignment features weekly gross pay ranging from $2,776.68 to $3,096, based on 36 guaranteed hours per week. The position begins approximately 2 weeks after acceptance and includes varied 3×12 hour shifts with rotating call responsibilities. Experienced perioperative nurses with trauma, orthopedic, and robotics experience are encouraged to apply.

About the Operating Room RN Travel Nurse in Lancaster, CA

The Operating Room RN Travel Nurse in Lancaster, CA assignment is designed for experienced perioperative nurses who thrive in high acuity surgical environments. You will work alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient perioperative care across a wide variety of surgical specialties.

This regional trauma hospital serves as the primary healthcare provider for its surrounding community and maintains a high surgical volume. The operating room environment is collaborative, clinically challenging, and ideal for nurses who enjoy working in fast paced procedural settings where teamwork and communication directly impact patient outcomes.

Travel nurses are welcomed as valued members of the surgical team and are expected to integrate quickly into established workflows while maintaining high clinical standards.

Responsibilities of the Operating Room RN Travel Nurse

As an Operating Room RN Travel Nurse your responsibilities include:

• Prepare operating rooms before surgical procedures.
• Verify patient identity, procedure, and surgical site.
• Maintain sterile technique throughout surgical cases.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists.
• Monitor patient safety before, during, and after surgery.
• Document perioperative care accurately and completely.
• Manage surgical equipment and specialty instrumentation.
• Respond effectively during emergency and trauma procedures.
• Participate in weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotations.
• Support orthopedic, trauma, and robotic surgical cases.

Work Within a High Acuity Surgical Team

The Operating Room RN Travel Nurse will care for patients undergoing complex procedures requiring rapid assessment, critical thinking, and strong communication skills. Success in this role comes from remaining calm under pressure while contributing to an efficient operating room environment.

Operating Room RN Travel Nurse in Lancaster, CA Assignment Information

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Temporary Travel Contract
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours weekly
• Shift: Varied 3×12 hour shifts
• Start Date: Approximately 2 weeks after offer acceptance
• Weekend Rotation Required
• Holiday Rotation Required
• Weekday, weekend, and holiday call required
• Fast paced Level 2 Trauma operating room

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation

• Weekly gross: $2,776.68 – $3,096

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Weekly direct deposit
• 401(k) benefits after eligibility requirements achieved
• Licensure, onboarding costs, certifications and other reimbursements, when applicable
• $500 referral incentive for every successful placement

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Active California Registered Nurse license
• Nursing degree from an accredited program
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room RN experience
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Clinical Experience

The Operating Room RN Travel Nurse in Lancaster, CA must demonstrate recent experience with:

• Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma surgery
• Orthopedic surgery
• Robotic surgery
• Circulating in complex surgical procedures
• Working efficiently within high volume operating rooms

Facility Culture

The Operating Room RN Travel Nurse in Lancaster, CA will join a regional trauma center known for providing complex surgical care to its surrounding community. The operating room culture emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and patient safety.

Staff members consistently describe the surgical teams as collaborative, supportive, and welcoming to travel nurses. Communication across disciplines is encouraged, allowing clinicians to contribute confidently while learning from experienced colleagues.

The environment is busy and demanding, making it well suited for nurses who remain composed during high acuity cases and enjoy expanding their perioperative expertise. Leadership varies across departments, but many clinicians report supportive management, opportunities to share ideas, and a workplace committed to delivering excellent patient care.

Why Choose Acquire Medstaff

At Acquire Medstaff, we understand perioperative nursing because we are nurse owned. Our stewardship driven staffing approach focuses on building long term relationships instead of simply filling assignments. We work to match clinicians with opportunities that align with their experience, career goals, and preferred work environment while providing responsive support throughout every stage of the assignment.

Browse additional travel opportunities on our website:
https://www.acquiremedstaff.com/jobs/

To learn more about operating room nursing standards and professional resources, visit the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses:
https://www.aorn.org

Interview Process

The hiring process typically includes:

1. Phone screening with an Acquire Medstaff Clinician Partner
2. Application submission and skills review
3. Hiring manager interview
4. Offer
5. Credentialing and occupational health compliance
6. Assignment start

If you are an experienced Operating Room RN Travel Nurse in Lancaster, CA seeking your next travel assignment, we would like to hear from you.

 

Acquire Medstaff LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.