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We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Bakersfield, CA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant. Read below for more requirements. As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, as well as providing pre- and post-surgery care and education to the patient. Circulating OR Nurses work within the operating suite but outside of the sterile field; Scrub OR Nurses handle and prepare operating instruments and equipment within the sterile field. Surgery responsibilities may include preparing instruments for specific surgical procedures, monitoring and observing the patient during surgery, and responding to potential complications alongside the physician. As an OR Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks: • Provide basic bedside care., • Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment., • Serve as the communication liaison between patients' family members and members of the operating team., • Ensure that the correct procedure(s) is being performed on the correct patient., • Initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician; teach patients and families how to manage medication and home care needs. Additional duties for Circulating OR Nurses may include:, • Responding to comfort and safety needs of patient., • Accurate care and handling of specimens., • Monitoring equipment used during surgery., • Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure. Additional duties for Scrub OR Nurses may include:, • Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures., • Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure. Additional duties for RN First Assistant may include:, • Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care., • Help control bleeding., • Suture patients following surgery. OR Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment. Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 3 Years • Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Job Description We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by your side and help you find your dream assignment anywhere in this great country. We want the same like-minded, awesome candidates to travel with us. Be bold. Enjoy work again. Let us help. THE POSITION:The Operating Room (OR) Nurse will provide care for patients before, during and after surgery. They will also, educate the patient, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant or operating room director. *Weekly amount stated in the job postings is scaled based on estimated hourly wages and potential stipends available for the location of the assignment. Hourly wages are based on various factors including but not limited to: experience, demand, availability, location, etc. Please contact one of our amazing OneStaff Recruiting Specialists for more details. Equal Opportunity Employer Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of current work experience providing in OR - OPERATING ROOM. California State Healthcare Provider license or willing to obtain one. Certifications Needed: This position may require one or more of these certifications: BLS, ACLS BENEFITS: Insurance We provide group benefits for Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft Protection. 401K You are eligible to enroll 1st of the month following hire date. We match 100% of your first 3% of deferrals and an additional 50% of the next 2% you contribute. Employee Assistance ProgramFree to all employees who’d like information on personal issues: Education, Dependent Care, Care Giving, Legal, Financial, Lifestyle & Fitness Management, Working Smarter.

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California. • Specialty: OR - Operating Room, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/05/2026, • Duration: 14 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Bakersfield, CA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant. Read below for more requirements. As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, as well as providing pre- and post-surgery care and education to the patient. Circulating OR Nurses work within the operating suite but outside of the sterile field; Scrub OR Nurses handle and prepare operating instruments and equipment within the sterile field. Surgery responsibilities may include preparing instruments for specific surgical procedures, monitoring and observing the patient during surgery, and responding to potential complications alongside the physician. As an OR Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks: • Provide basic bedside care., • Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment., • Serve as the communication liaison between patients' family members and members of the operating team., • Ensure that the correct procedure(s) is being performed on the correct patient., • Initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician; teach patients and families how to manage medication and home care needs. Additional duties for Circulating OR Nurses may include:, • Responding to comfort and safety needs of patient., • Accurate care and handling of specimens., • Monitoring equipment used during surgery., • Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure. Additional duties for Scrub OR Nurses may include:, • Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures., • Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure. Additional duties for RN First Assistant may include:, • Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care., • Help control bleeding., • Suture patients following surgery. OR Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment. Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 3 Years • Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. TotalMed Travel Job ID #1347668. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room - OR RN - Travel Nurse TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients. • Weekly pay, • Guaranteed Hours, • Continuing Education, • 401k retirement plan, • Sick pay, • Wellness and fitness programs, • Referral bonus, • Employee assistance programs, • Medical benefits, • Dental benefits, • Vision benefits, • Benefits start day 1