Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
Templeton, CA
Contracted
Adventist - Twin Cities
Mid Level
Embark on a transformative journey as a Registered Nurse in the OR, where your surgical expertise and compassionate leadership will illuminate every procedure you touch. This is more than a travel assignment—it's an opportunity to impact patients, mentor teammates, and grow within a high-stakes perioperative environment. Based in Templeton, California, you’ll contribute to sharp, safe, patient-centered care across the operating room spectrum, from elective procedures to complex interventions. Picture yourself refining sterile technique, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesia teams, and guiding patients from preoperative preparation through recovery—with precision, empathy, and a steady hand. While your clinical impact will be immediate, the growth you gain will compound as you expand your repertoire, adapt to varied surgical teams, and embrace innovative perioperative practices. And when you’re off shift, you can savor the beauty of California’s Central Coast—vineyards rolling over the hills, pristine beaches, and outdoor adventures that rejuvenate your professional purpose.
Location Benefits: Templeton sits in the heart of San Luis Obispo County, a short drive from Paso Robles wine country, scenic coastline, and a vibrant food and arts scene. The region offers a welcoming community where outdoor recreation—hiking, cycling, coastal trails—complements demanding OR assignments, helping you decompress and recharge between cases. The state itself is a mosaic of landscapes and opportunities, and for travelers seeking broader experience, this role opens doors to assignments across the U.S. You’ll encounter diverse hospital cultures, patient demographics, and surgical subspecialties, all while maintaining a robust support network and the stability of a structured program. This blend of steady objectives and exploration makes every week both purposeful and refreshing, forging a rare alignment between professional achievement and personal vitality.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Responsibilities and growth: Circulate and/or scrub as an OR RN, assist surgeons, and maintain impeccable sterile technique. Collaborate with anesthesiologists, monitor patient status through anesthesia and recovery, manage instrumentation, and document care accurately. Use each case as a catalyst for professional development, expanding your competency in perioperative protocols, patient safety initiatives, and evolving surgical technologies.
- Training, mentorship, and advancement: Leverage ongoing access to clinical mentorship, performance support, and opportunities to deepen expertise within the OR specialty. The program is designed to enhance your leadership capabilities, elevate your assessment skills, and broaden your scope to include advanced perioperative practices as you demonstrate proficiency.
- Competitive benefits with tangible support: Enjoy a competitive weekly pay rate of $2,550-$2,558, with bonus opportunities designed to recognize your commitment and performance. Housing assistance is available to ease relocation, and there are extension opportunities to extend your impactful assignments beyond the initial term.
- Comprehensive travel support: Benefit from a dedicated, 24/7 support team as you travel with the company. From credentialing to on-site onboarding to ongoing clinical resources, you’ll have a reliable partner guiding you every step of the way, ensuring seamless transitions between assignments and locations.
Company Values:
Our company is built on empowerment, collaboration, and a relentless commitment to your career advancement. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment where your expertise is respected, your development is prioritized, and your work-life balance is recognized as essential to delivering exceptional patient care. You’ll find a community that celebrates learning, encourages curiosity, and stands by you as you navigate diverse clinical landscapes, supporting continuous education and peer-to-peer mentoring to help you reach new heights.
Call to Action:
If you’re ready to bring your OR nursing excellence to a role that values impact, growth, and well-deserved support, this is your moment. Apply now to join a company that honors your contribution and invests in your professional development while you experience the best of California and the broader United States. Start a journey where your skills, resilience, and compassion make a lasting difference in patients’ lives and your own career trajectory.
Start Date: 01/26/2026
Duration: Weeks
Weekly pay: $2,550-$2,558
Guaranteed Hours: 0.0
Location Benefits: Templeton sits in the heart of San Luis Obispo County, a short drive from Paso Robles wine country, scenic coastline, and a vibrant food and arts scene. The region offers a welcoming community where outdoor recreation—hiking, cycling, coastal trails—complements demanding OR assignments, helping you decompress and recharge between cases. The state itself is a mosaic of landscapes and opportunities, and for travelers seeking broader experience, this role opens doors to assignments across the U.S. You’ll encounter diverse hospital cultures, patient demographics, and surgical subspecialties, all while maintaining a robust support network and the stability of a structured program. This blend of steady objectives and exploration makes every week both purposeful and refreshing, forging a rare alignment between professional achievement and personal vitality.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Responsibilities and growth: Circulate and/or scrub as an OR RN, assist surgeons, and maintain impeccable sterile technique. Collaborate with anesthesiologists, monitor patient status through anesthesia and recovery, manage instrumentation, and document care accurately. Use each case as a catalyst for professional development, expanding your competency in perioperative protocols, patient safety initiatives, and evolving surgical technologies.
- Training, mentorship, and advancement: Leverage ongoing access to clinical mentorship, performance support, and opportunities to deepen expertise within the OR specialty. The program is designed to enhance your leadership capabilities, elevate your assessment skills, and broaden your scope to include advanced perioperative practices as you demonstrate proficiency.
- Competitive benefits with tangible support: Enjoy a competitive weekly pay rate of $2,550-$2,558, with bonus opportunities designed to recognize your commitment and performance. Housing assistance is available to ease relocation, and there are extension opportunities to extend your impactful assignments beyond the initial term.
- Comprehensive travel support: Benefit from a dedicated, 24/7 support team as you travel with the company. From credentialing to on-site onboarding to ongoing clinical resources, you’ll have a reliable partner guiding you every step of the way, ensuring seamless transitions between assignments and locations.
Company Values:
Our company is built on empowerment, collaboration, and a relentless commitment to your career advancement. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment where your expertise is respected, your development is prioritized, and your work-life balance is recognized as essential to delivering exceptional patient care. You’ll find a community that celebrates learning, encourages curiosity, and stands by you as you navigate diverse clinical landscapes, supporting continuous education and peer-to-peer mentoring to help you reach new heights.
Call to Action:
If you’re ready to bring your OR nursing excellence to a role that values impact, growth, and well-deserved support, this is your moment. Apply now to join a company that honors your contribution and invests in your professional development while you experience the best of California and the broader United States. Start a journey where your skills, resilience, and compassion make a lasting difference in patients’ lives and your own career trajectory.
Start Date: 01/26/2026
Duration: Weeks
Weekly pay: $2,550-$2,558
Guaranteed Hours: 0.0
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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.
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