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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Bakersfield for RNs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Bakersfield, California. 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 Bakersfield’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Bakersfield 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!

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Bakersfield

We have 12 Operating Room travel jobs in California, and 151 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Hanford, California – 93230
    Distance from Bakersfield: 75 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,082 to $2,295
Weekly Pay*
Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city’s historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour’s travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed. Job Summary: Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Associate?s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Scrub technician experience: Preferred Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Surgery Technician certification: Preferred Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred Essential Functions: Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case. Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures. Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned. Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization. Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties as requested. Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities. Provides clerical duties. Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards. Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique. Labels solutions according to established standards. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Upland, California – 91786
    Distance from Bakersfield: 118 miles
  • 8 E,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 12
$2,572 to $2,834
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Murrieta, California – 92563
    Distance from Bakersfield: 162 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,386 to $2,629
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Salinas, California – 93901
    Distance from Bakersfield: 173 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E, 8 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,690 to $2,964
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Salinas, California – 93901
    Distance from Bakersfield: 173 miles
  • 8 E,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,690 to $2,964
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Stockton, California – 95204
    Distance from Bakersfield: 218 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$3,202 to $3,529
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Mountain View, California – 94040
    Distance from Bakersfield: 220 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,829 to $3,118
Weekly Pay*
El Camino Health – Mountain View Hospital, situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, offers acute care and comprehensive healthcare services and is consistently recognized as one of the best hospitals in the area.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Mountain View, California – 94040
    Distance from Bakersfield: 220 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,829 to $3,118
Weekly Pay*
El Camino Health – Mountain View Hospital, situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, offers acute care and comprehensive healthcare services and is consistently recognized as one of the best hospitals in the area.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Redwood City, California – 94063
    Distance from Bakersfield: 231 miles
  • 8 E,
  • May 20, 2025
  • 13
$3,057 to $3,369
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order to AMN Under the management of a major hospital system this location specializes in services that include cardiology, chronic conditions management, and neuro-interventional radiology. Located in beautiful Redwood City, this medical center includes our hospital and several outpatient facilities. Only 27 miles from downtown San Francisco, Redwood City offers Theater, music, dance, cultural arts, and more make this an inviting community for the entire region. Enjoy 13 weeks of exploration on your next 13 week assignment. The OR unit of this hospital provides surgical services in the following areas: Neurosurgical, Functional Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, ENT. Traveler will need to have experience in scrub and circulate.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from Bakersfield: 246 miles
  • 8 E,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 14
$3,090 to $3,406
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bullhead City, Arizona – 86442
    Distance from Bakersfield: 252 miles
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,557 to $1,716
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of motivated and passionate physicians and nurses within the Operating Room (OR) unit. If you a driven, committed RN, and are ready to join a caring staff within beautiful surroundings, this is the role for you! Details: – 139 bed community hospital located in western AZ, where AZ, CA, and NV meet. – We are an hour and a half from Lake Havasu and Las Vegas in opposite directions. We have the Colorado River, Lake Mead, Boat and jet ski rentals, Casinos minutes away, rodeos, concerts in Laughlin. – 4 hrs. from the Grand Canyon. 4 hours from CA attractions like Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, Universal Studios, etc
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Rafael, California – 94903
    Distance from Bakersfield: 265 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,758 to $3,040
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Goodyear, Arizona – 85395
    Distance from Bakersfield: 403 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,929 to $2,126
Weekly Pay*
500 cases/month, 80 Beds, adults
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Redding, California – 96001
    Distance from Bakersfield: 404 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,917 to $2,113
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85748
    Distance from Bakersfield: 513 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,618 to $1,783
Weekly Pay*
EMR for your facility: SurgiNet (Cerner) Scrub colors / dress code: Provided
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85755
    Distance from Bakersfield: 513 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,612 to $1,777
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85748
    Distance from Bakersfield: 513 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,521 to $1,676
Weekly Pay*
EMR for your facility: SurgiNet (Cerner) Scrub colors / dress code: Provided
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Twin Falls, Idaho – 83301
    Distance from Bakersfield: 554 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,046 to $2,255
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Mountain Home, Idaho – 83647
    Distance from Bakersfield: 565 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,029 to $2,237
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sierra Vista, Arizona – 85635
    Distance from Bakersfield: 567 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
Weekly Pay*
A great way to join the Lifepoint team Number of Beds/Cases: 10-12 cases/day Total Knees, Total Hips, Lap Appy, Lap Chole, Lap Hernia, Exp Lap, Port a cath, TFN, Cysto with laser litho, Shoulder Scopes
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Cortez, Colorado – 81321
    Distance from Bakersfield: 596 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,807 to $1,991
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Grand Junction, Colorado – 81505
    Distance from Bakersfield: 629 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,842 to $2,030
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Oregon – 97477
    Distance from Bakersfield: 636 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,324 to $2,561
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
    Distance from Bakersfield: 696 miles
  • 10 D, 10 E, 10 N,
  • May 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Bakersfield, California

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Bakersfield. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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

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

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

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

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Bakersfield can make an average of $2,601 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Bakersfield can make an average of $2,036 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield (1.4 miles from Bakersfield)
  • Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield (5.5 miles from Bakersfield)
  • Adventist Health Bakersfield in Bakersfield (0.7 miles from Bakersfield)

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Bakersfield?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Bakersfield is 13.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Bakersfield

In Bakersfield, facilities like Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Southwest Hospital and Adventist Health Bakersfield, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Kern (zip code 93305), East Bakersfield (zip code 93305) and Kayandee (zip code 93307) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Bakersfield’s OR job opportunities are Taft (29.4 miles), Delano (30.2 miles) and Lake Isabella (35 miles). These are near to zip codes: 93301 (1.4 miles).

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Bakersfield Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 4 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Bakersfield. 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 Bakersfield.

Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 20, 10, 7, 4, 25, 11, 8, and 26
Departments
Cath Lab Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
2615 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), Landco (93384), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
19, 16, 13, 18, and 28
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Cath Lab Emergency Room Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Nurse Manager Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Pediatric Pediatric Emergency Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Landco (93384), Kern City (93309)
Delano Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 8
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum
Address
1401 Garces Hwy
Delano, CA 93215
Nearby Neighborhoods
Delano Mobile Home Park (93216), Cypress Gardens Mobile Home Community (93215)
Mercy Southwest Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
16, 13, 20, and 14
Departments
Emergency Room Emergency Room First Assist Labor & Delivery Operating Room Operating Room Telemetry
Address
400 Old River Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Nearby Neighborhoods
Quailwood (93309), Kern City (93309), Gosford (93311), Landco (93384), Venola (93313)
* 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.