Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR RN) - Trinidad, CA

Take your operating room nursing expertise to a dynamic hospital environment in beautiful Northern California. This opportunity is ideal for Registered Nurses skilled in perioperative care and ready to work in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Schedule/Hours:

• 40 hours per week guaranteed (except holiday weeks — 32 hours during Independence Day and Labor Day weeks)

Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted California RN license
• Recent experience as an OR Circulator (Operating Room Registered Nurse)
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• TB clearance completed within the past 12 months
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with surgical teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Circulate and provide direct patient care during surgical procedures
• Ensure strict adherence to sterile techniques and safety protocols
• Collaborate seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical techs to maintain a safe operative environment
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and assist with patient positioning and prepping
• Manage documentation and maintain accurate records in compliance with hospital policy
• Respond rapidly to changing conditions or emergencies in the OR

Additional Information:

• Assistance with local housing options: Use resources such as FurnishedFinder.com, travelnursehousing.com, and regional listings in Arcata, McKinleyville, Eureka, Blue Lake, Westhaven, and Samoa
• For those with RVs, an RV park list is available

Bring your clinical skills and adaptability to an engaging surgical department, where your contributions will directly impact positive patient outcomes. If you’re ready to take on this rewarding assignment and make a difference, submit your application today. Embark on your next professional adventure in the OR!

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.