Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $3,414 per week in Santa Cruz, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Santa Cruz, CA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $3,414 per week Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 6/8/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified OR RN in Santa Cruz, California, 95065! Job Title: Registered Nurse - Operating Room Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Operating Room Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Evening Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Must-Have: - Experience with neuro, ortho, robotics, gynecology, urology, spine, and general procedures Description: The unit has 7 beds, including 1 heart room and 6 general surgical rooms. Ratios are 1 nurse to 1 patient. The electronic medical record system used is Cerner - Surginet. The charge nurse is a clinical coordinator. Nurse aides, surgical techs, and anesthesia techs are available for support. Weekend rotation is required, with call on weekends. Holiday call is also part of the responsibility. Scrub colors are provided. Telemetry is managed by Phillips equipment. Ventilators are from Draeger. There are 3 anesthesiologists on staff. Respiratory therapy is available 24/7. Pharmacy services are also available 24/7. Shifts are 8 hours long, with times of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Night shift call may be required. Floating to other units is not applicable. Floor-specific orientation lasts for 1 week. Common diagnoses and types of patients are similar to preoperative, except for endo IR. The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts during the 13-week assignment. Charting is done through Cerner. BSN is not required. Trauma Level is noted, and the care setting is acute. Shift is from 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29909920EXPTEMP