Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Take a pivotal role as a Travel OR Registered Nurse in Los Angeles, California, where your expertise in perioperative care will power life-changing outcomes in the operating room. As an OR RN, you’ll partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and scrub personnel to maintain a seamless, patient-centered flow from pre-op through emergence. Your day-to-day responsibilities will blend critical clinical skills with collaborative problem-solving: ensuring accurate instrument counts, verifying sterile fields, assisting with complex cases, monitoring hemodynamics, and delivering thoughtful nursing care during all phases of the perioperative journey. This short-term assignment invites you to broaden your clinical repertoire across diverse surgical specialties while enjoying the vibrancy and opportunity of Southern California. Start Date: 01/05/2026; Duration: several weeks; Weekly pay: $2,511-$2,638; Guaranteed Hours: 0.0.

California’s coastlines, mountains, and desert landscapes offer a backdrop of outdoor adventure and cultural richness that complements a demanding surgical role. In Los Angeles, you’ll experience a thriving medical ecosystem, with access to prestigious hospitals, advanced technologies, and a multidisciplinary team that values innovation and patient safety. The region’s dynamic population provides exposure to a wide range of cases, from high-volume elective procedures to complex, emergent surgeries. For clinicians who crave variety, the program also provides opportunities to deploy to other locations across the United States, broadening your professional network and sharpening your adaptability in different OR environments, facilities, and patient populations.

Role specifics and benefits include a clear path to professional growth. You’ll be responsible for circulating and scrubbing during procedures, preparing and checking instruments and implants, maintaining sterile technique, positioning patients safely, and supporting anesthesia teams before, during, and after anesthesia. You’ll participate in rapid problem-solving during unexpected events, contribute to postoperative handoffs, and document care accurately in the chart. With this contract, you’ll have frequent opportunities to elevate your practice—from taking on lead circulator duties to mentoring new staff and collaborating with specialty teams. The role is designed for skilled professionals who value continuous learning, quality improvement, and hands-on leadership in the OR.

Competitive compensation and robust benefits reinforce your commitment and expertise. In addition to a competitive weekly pay range, you may receive a sign-on bonus and comprehensive housing assistance to ease relocation and occupancy logistics for your assignment. The program emphasizes extension opportunities for longer engagements with continued professional challenges and the potential for greater responsibility. You will also receive extensive support through a 24/7 travel-employee help desk that coordinates housing, transportation, credentialing, and facility onboarding, ensuring you’re never alone when navigating new facilities or shifts. Our aim is to minimize friction so you can focus on patient care, clinical excellence, and your own career trajectory while you travel.

At the core, the company is dedicated to empowering its staff and fostering a culture of growth. You’ll find a workplace that values your expertise, promotes career advancement, and provides a supportive environment where questions are welcome and ongoing education is encouraged. You’ll have access to mentorship, targeted training opportunities, competency development, and the chance to broaden your scope within perioperative nursing—whether you’re advancing your role in the OR, pursuing specialty certifications, or expanding into leadership responsibilities within surgical services.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now to join a team that recognizes your contributions, invests in your professional development, and supports your ambitions as you navigate new OR environments. This is more than a job—it’s a pathway to expanding your skills, enriching your practice, and making a lasting impact on patients and the surgical community across the country.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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About TLC Nursing

TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

ShiftShield™ — Traveler Protection

ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus

Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

EEO Statement

TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.