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Operating Room Per Diem Nursing Jobs in Lakewood for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Lakewood, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Lakewood, California. We currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Lakewood area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Lakewood’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Today you can find OR jobs with a salary range between $50 to $54 per hour. The Lakewood OR travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Lakewood proper like Lakewood Regional Medical Center with more facilities in nearby areas like Bellflower, Paramount and Hawaiian Gardens to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in Lakewood. The earliest start date in Lakewood is Dec 3, 2024 for a Operating Room Nurse (OR RN) role at $54 per hour. The latest start date for an OR job in Lakewood is Dec 3, 2024 for a Operating Room Nurse (OR RN) role at $54 per hour. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Operating Room travel nurse job in Lakewood.

Lakewood is a great location for OR travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

Search Top Paying Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Lakewood

AMN Healthcare currently has 3 per diem Registered Nurse Operating Room positions available in the Lakewood, CA area. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Lakewood, California – 90712
  • 8 D,
  • December 3, 2024
$50 to $54
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Need (2) OR RNs — 8-hour shifts Monday – Friday —- Must have experience with Ortho, and neuro, experience is a plus. The unit also does Robotics, Hearts, Urology, Vascular, and General Surgery. 
per diem
Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Lakewood, California – 90712
  • 8 E,
  • December 3, 2024
$50 to $54
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Lakewood, California – 90712
  • 8 D,
  • December 3, 2024
$50 to $54
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Need (2) OR RNs — 8-hour shifts Monday – Friday —- Must have experience with Ortho, and neuro, experience is a plus. The unit also does Robotics, Hearts, Urology, Vascular, and General Surgery. 
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Lakewood, California

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Lakewood. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Lakewood and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Lakewood and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Lakewood, CA

What are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near Lakewood?

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Lakewood?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 8 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Lakewood and surrounding areas.

How many Operating Room travel nursing jobs are available in Lakewood?

There are currently 3 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in Lakewood. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Lakewood and nearby cities?

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Lakewood can make an average of $52 per hour based on recent job availability.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near Lakewood?

  • Nexxrad in Long Beach (3.4 miles from Lakewood)
  • RadNet – WaveImaging Palo Verde in Lakewood (1.5 miles from Lakewood)
  • Wave Palo Verde – Breast in Lakewood (2.9 miles from Lakewood)
  • Discovery Practice Management – Center for Discovery-Lakewood in Lakewood (1.5 miles from Lakewood)
  • Tenet – Los Alamitos Medical Center in Los Alamitos (5.1 miles from Lakewood)

How much does an Operating Room travel nurse make on average in Lakewood?

An Operating Room nurse in Lakewood can make an average of $52 per hour.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Lakewood

In Lakewood, facilities like Nexxrad, RadNet – WaveImaging Palo Verde and Wave Palo Verde – Breast, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Bixby Knolls (zip code 90807), California Heights (zip code 90807) and Cota (zip code 90895) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Lakewood’s OR job opportunities are Bellflower (2.2 miles), Paramount (2.9 miles) and Hawaiian Gardens (3.8 miles). These are near to zip codes: 90713 (1.5 miles), 90807 (3.4 miles) and 90242 (4.6 miles).

Lakewood Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Lakewood. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Lakewood.

Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Diagnostic Radiology Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Telemetry
Address
3700 East South St
Lakewood, CA 90712
Los Alamitos Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
3751 Katella Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Nearby Neighborhoods
Royal Oak Mobile Home Park (90721)
St. Francis Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
3630 East Imperial Highway
Lynwood, CA 90262

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* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.