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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Bakersfield for STs

Find Top ST 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.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in Bakersfield. The earliest start date in Bakersfield is May 12, 2025 for a Surgical Technologist – Operating Room role at $2,422 per week. The latest start date for an OR job in Bakersfield is May 19, 2025 for a Surgical Technologist – Operating Room role at $2,045 per week. 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 Bakersfield including 12 weeks and 13 weeks.

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 8 Operating Room travel jobs in California, and 113 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Hanford, California – 93230
    Distance from Bakersfield: 75 miles
  • 10 E,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 12
$1,856 to $2,045
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Luis Obispo, California – 93401
    Distance from Bakersfield: 93 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,198 to $2,422
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right Surg Tech 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Baldwin Park, California – 91706
    Distance from Bakersfield: 107 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,268 to $2,499
Weekly Pay*
Cases include those from the following service lines: general, gyn, ortho, urology, head and neck, podiatry, and vascular.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Baldwin Park, California – 91706
    Distance from Bakersfield: 107 miles
  • 8 E,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,268 to $2,499
Weekly Pay*
Cases include those from the following service lines: general, gyn, ortho, urology, head and neck, podiatry, and vascular.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Diego, California – 92123
    Distance from Bakersfield: 212 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 12
$2,253 to $2,483
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) 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 Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Diego, California – 92123
    Distance from Bakersfield: 212 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,253 to $2,483
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) 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 Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Pleasanton, California – 94588
    Distance from Bakersfield: 224 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 4, 2025
  • 12
$2,000 to $2,204
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare formed in 2015 when ValleyCare Health System became part of Stanford Health Care. Now, we combine the expertise of local physicians with the innovative strength of Stanford Health Care. This provides the community an ideal collaboration between community medicine and leading-edge specialty care. Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare continues the mission to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time. A Brief Overview: The Surgical Technologist acts as a member of the surgical team in providing patient care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Prepare the appropriate instrumentation and materials for use on the surgical field, passing instruments to the surgeon during the procedure and room turnover. Perform surgical scrub duties as directed under supervision.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from Bakersfield: 246 miles
  • 8 E,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,349 to $2,589
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
    Distance from Bakersfield: 273 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,731 to $1,908
Weekly Pay*
Havasu Regional Medical Center is a patient-centered community hospital with the resources and the technology to serve as a regional healthcare provider. It’s a compassionate place that combines the best in local hometown care with the latest in world-class medical technology. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a The Joint Commission-accredited, Medicare-certified 171-bed hospital located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a joint venture between PHC-Lake Havasu, Inc. and many community physicians. Through this ongoing collaboration, we are able to identify and focus on the elements that make for a quality-driven healthcare environment for our patients. Havasu Regional Medical Center is partially owned or invested in by physicians. Click here for a list of physician investors. As a community hospital and a regional referral center for healthcare, Havasu Regional Medical Center offers a broad and comprehensive scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties. Havasu Regional Medical Center provides 24-hour emergency service with full-time emergency physicians on duty. The hospital has also earned an ALS Base Hospital Certificate from the State of Arizona, authorizing medical direction and support of pre-hospital care providers such as fire department and ambulance personnel.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Cortez, Colorado – 81321
    Distance from Bakersfield: 596 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 19, 2025
$1,472 to $1,622
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Cortez, Colorado – 81321
    Distance from Bakersfield: 596 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,472 to $1,622
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Oregon – 97477
    Distance from Bakersfield: 636 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Bakersfield: 698 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 10, 2025
  • 16
$1,483 to $1,635
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Albuquerque is looking for the right technician 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Bakersfield: 698 miles
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,483 to $1,635
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Albuquerque is looking for the right technician 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Bakersfield: 698 miles
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,483 to $1,635
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Albuquerque is looking for the right technician 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from Bakersfield: 718 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
Must have strong Neuro experience lami/crani/spinal fusion, as well as ortho , general surgery, ent, gyn, urology and plastics.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from Bakersfield: 718 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
Must have strong Neuro experience lami/crani/spinal fusion, as well as ortho , general surgery, ent, gyn, urology and plastics.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from Bakersfield: 735 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,550 to $1,709
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from Bakersfield: 735 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,492 to $1,644
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Tillamook, Oregon – 97141
    Distance from Bakersfield: 741 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,483 to $1,634
Weekly Pay*
Located off the beautiful Oregon Coast, Adventist Health Tillamook has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since 1950. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access medical center, rural health and urgent care medical offices, home care services, and a vast scope of services located throughout Tillamook County and the surrounding areas. Tillamook is known for its small-town charm, lively art scene and delicious Tillamook Cheese. The allure of Tillamook’s community is complimented by access to outdoor adventures and the scenic Oregon Coast. 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 Department Specific License/Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST): Required 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Dillon, Montana – 59725
    Distance from Bakersfield: 758 miles
  • 10 D, 10 E, 10 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,421 to $1,566
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Dillon is looking for the right technician 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Alamogordo, New Mexico – 88310
    Distance from Bakersfield: 766 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,421 to $1,566
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Anaconda, Montana – 59711
    Distance from Bakersfield: 808 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,950 to $2,149
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Surgical Tech. OR unit, based in exciting Anaconda is looking for the right RN 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Butte, Montana – 59701
    Distance from Bakersfield: 809 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 26
$1,738 to $1,915
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Statistics on OR ST 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 STs 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 $1,916 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 $1,727 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.