Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in Los Angeles, CA

Registered Nurse Operating Room (Surgical Services) Full-Time, Days
Location: Los Angeles County, California
Category: Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Type: Full-Time, Regular

Job Summary:
The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled, compassionate care to surgical patients throughout all perioperative phases. Guided by AORN standards and hospital policies, the RN ensures patient safety, maintains aseptic technique, and collaborates with the surgical team to deliver exceptional outcomes.

• Provide perioperative nursing care before, during, and after surgical and invasive procedures.
• Maintain accountability for patient safety and comfort during anesthesia and surgery.
• Perform intraoperative assessments, prioritize patient needs, and implement evidence-based interventions.
• Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring preferences and ethical standards are upheld.
• Manage surgical counts for instruments and sharps to ensure accuracy and prevent errors.
• Maintain sterile fields and adhere to aseptic technique at all times.
• Operate and troubleshoot surgical equipment, including monitoring devices and specialty instruments.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technicians to support efficient case flow.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; completion of a perioperative nursing course preferred.
• Experience: One year of surgical or perioperative RN experience required; new graduates may be considered with relevant training.
• Licensure/Certifications:
  • Current California RN license
  • BLS certification required
  • CNOR certification preferred

• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments, and aseptic technique.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
• Competent in maintaining accurate documentation and using electronic health records.
• Commitment to patient safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Hospital-based operating room setting within a high-volume surgical department.
• Requires standing for extended periods and flexibility to take rotating on-call or weekend shifts.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, biological hazards, and surgical equipment.