About This Position
Join our team as a Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Santa Rosa, CA for a 13-week travel/contract assignment with day shifts (4x12) from 11:00–23:00 and 36 guaranteed hours per week. Apply through Quick2Hire to take the next step in your OR career.
Position Details
- Role: Registered Nurse (RN - General), OR RN
- Location: Santa Rosa, CA
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Shift: Day (4x12 Hours), 11:00–23:00
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed hours per week: 36
- Start date: 2026-08-24
- Hourly pay: $63.00–$74.00
Responsibilities
- Provide direct perioperative nursing care in the OR across a broad range of surgical specialties.
- Support safe, team-based surgical workflows using established protocols (including Universal Protocol / time out).
- Maintain infection control and support safe handling practices for specimens (including labeling).
- Assist with administration of blood & blood products as directed by the clinical team.
- Follow radiation and laser safety practices as required by the case.
- Respond appropriately to emergency management situations in the OR environment.
- Operate within general OR processes and support trauma case readiness when needed.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience (3 required; preference for 5+ years)
- Travel experience: required
- Charting system: required, Epic
- Trauma Level I experience: required
- Certifications: BLS
- Required clinical exposure/skills and case support across the OR, including:
- Ambulatory OR (required)
- Trauma OR exposure: amputations; gunshot/stab wounds; MVA (multiple injuries)
- Vascular: abdominal aortic aneurysm repair; arteriovenous fistula repair; carotid angioplasty; carotid artery stenting; carotid endarterectomy; femoral popliteal bypass graft
- Gynecology: abdominal/vaginal hysterectomy (required); anterior/posterior repair/colporrhaphy (required); dilation & curettage (required)
- Plastics: abdominoplasty; breast augmentation; free flap - microvascular; mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction
- Professional knowledge/skills: administration of blood & blood products; infection control; laser safety; radiation safety; specimen handling/labeling; Universal Protocol (time out) procedure
- Neurology/Spine: ALIF (anterior lumbar interbody fusion); anterior cervical fusion; craniotomy; kyphoplasty; laminectomy/discectomy; lumbar fusion; XLIF (extreme lateral interbody fusion)
- Podiatry: ankle fusion (required); bunionectomy (required); hallux vagus arthroplasty/arthrodesis (required); metatarsal surgery (required)
- General surgery cases: appendectomy; cholecystectomy; colon resection; hernia repair inguinal/umbilical; laparoscopic assisted procedures; thyroidectomy partial/total; Whipple
- Orthopedic cases: arthroscopy; carpal tunnel release; closed reduction of fractures; laminectomy/discectomy; open reduction of fractures; ortho/spine; spinal fusion; total joint replacement
- Equipment/instrumentation/supplies: cell saver (required); electrosurgical units; fiber optic light sources/cords; Hana table (required)
- Emergency management: code response; fire safety; latex allergy; malignant hyperthermia
- Urology: cystectomy; cystoscopy; laparoscopic assisted cases; prostatectomy; transurethral resection of the prostate
- Robotics: Da Vinci Xi Surgical System (required); gastrointestinal robotic surgery (required); urologic robotic surgery (required)
- Ear/Nose/Throat: endoscopic sinus procedures; laparoscopic assisted cases; laryngectomy; radical neck dissection; tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy; tracheostomy
- Bariatrics: laparoscopic assisted cases
- Thoracic: VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) (required)
- Additional skills: see special equipment
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
This travel/contract OR RN role in Santa Rosa, CA offers an hourly rate of $63.00–$74.00, with 36 guaranteed hours per week and day shifts (4x12) from 11:00–23:00 for a 13-week assignment starting 2026-08-24.
Partner with Quick2Hire—your staffing team and a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the assignment. We provide reliable weekly pay and can also connect you to per diem shifts if you want extra flexibility alongside your travel contract.
Apply through Quick2Hire to be considered for this OR RN opportunity in Santa Rosa, CA.
This healthcare facility is a cornerstone of medical excellence in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. With a focus on patient-centered care, the facility provides primary care, urgent care, and specialized services such as cardiopulmonary testing, diagnostic imaging, and a state-of-the-art birthing center. The facility's commitment to compassionate care is evident in its extensive behavioral health and chemical dependency programs, ensuring holistic support for patients. Additionally, the presence of the Otto Klein Cancer Center and a robust orthopedics department highlights its dedication to specialized and advanced medical treatments.
Located in the picturesque town of Polson, MT, the facility serves a vibrant community nestled along the shores of Flathead Lake. This location offers healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to work in a serene environment that balances professional growth with quality of life. The facility is part of a not-for-profit Catholic health care ministry, emphasizing its mission to provide accessible, high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to innovation and community well-being, this healthcare facility is an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Montana.
Experience
- 3+ years of experience (3 required; preference for 5+ years)
