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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs California for STs

Top OR Travel Nurse Jobs in California for Surgical Technologist

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in California. We currently offer 18 of the best available OR nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 8 exclusive, high-paying Operating Room travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. California OR travel jobs are currently available in cities like Los Angeles, Redwood City, Riverside, Saint Helena and Palo Alto. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare California OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Operating Room travel nurse in California as of Sep 1, 2024 was $1,996 weekly. Currently, you can find OR jobs in California with a salary range between $1,659 to $2,582 per week. The city with the highest paying OR job in California currently is Glendale with a position for a Surgical Technologist – Operating Room at $2,195 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in California to find OR travel nursing work in. CALIFORNIA HEART AND SURGICAL HOSPTIAL in Redlands, Adventist Health Hanford in Hanford, Adventist Health St. Helena in Deer Park and MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL in Arcata all have OR departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in California. The earliest start date in California is Nov 5, 2024 for a Surgical Technologist – Operating Room role at $2,523 per week. The latest start date for an job in California is Nov 27, 2024 for a Surgical Technologist – Operating Room role at $2,451 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for an Operating Room travel nurse job in California including 13 weeks.

California is a popular place to work for OR travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in California with Travel Operating Room Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 18 travel Operating Room positions available in the state of California. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 travel Operating Room positions available in Los Angeles.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Los Angeles, California – 90027
  • 8 D,
  • November 19, 2024
  • 13
$2,343 to $2,582
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive In 2015, US News and World Report has ranked this 464 bed facility in the heart of Los Angeles as the #10 top ranking medical center! In 2013 was Voted America’s Best Hospital for Patient Experience in 2012 by Women’s Choice Awards! Even when we rank at the top of the industry we continue to make dramatic gains in a broad range of areas from treatment of hypertension and asthma to breast cancer screening – often reaching the top ten percent of all health care providers nationally. As one of the nations “Top Hospitals” with an “A” grade for Patient Safety, our dedicated physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals provide care to more than 25,000 patients admitted to our hospital and an additional 750,000 patients through our outpatient clinics.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Los Angeles, California – 90027
  • 8 E,
  • November 19, 2024
  • 13
$2,343 to $2,582
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive In 2015, US News and World Report has ranked this 464 bed facility in the heart of Los Angeles as the #10 top ranking medical center! In 2013 was Voted America’s Best Hospital for Patient Experience in 2012 by Women’s Choice Awards! Even when we rank at the top of the industry we continue to make dramatic gains in a broad range of areas from treatment of hypertension and asthma to breast cancer screening – often reaching the top ten percent of all health care providers nationally. As one of the nations “Top Hospitals” with an “A” grade for Patient Safety, our dedicated physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals provide care to more than 25,000 patients admitted to our hospital and an additional 750,000 patients through our outpatient clinics.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Redwood City, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 travel Operating Room positions available in Redwood City.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Redwood City, California – 94063
  • 8 D,
  • November 5, 2024
  • 13
$2,289 to $2,523
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order to AMN, This accredited hospital, provides a wide range of specialized services including cardiology, chronic conditions management, and neuro-interventional radiology. Located in beautiful Redwood City, California, and only 45 minutes from the city of San Francisco, is an entertainment destination. Providing entertainment in Theater, music, dance, cultural arts, and more. Make Redwood City your next travel destination. The OR Tech candidate must have Orthopedic experience with Total Hips, Total Knees. Preferred skills are Neuro experience including Craniotomy and Laminectomy experience.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Redwood City, California – 94063
  • 8 N,
  • November 5, 2024
  • 13
$2,289 to $2,523
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order to AMN, This accredited hospital, provides a wide range of specialized services including cardiology, chronic conditions management, and neuro-interventional radiology. Located in beautiful Redwood City, California, and only 45 minutes from the city of San Francisco, is an entertainment destination. Providing entertainment in Theater, music, dance, cultural arts, and more. Make Redwood City your next travel destination. The OR Tech candidate must have Orthopedic experience with Total Hips, Total Knees. Preferred skills are Neuro experience including Craniotomy and Laminectomy experience.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Riverside, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 travel Operating Room positions available in Riverside.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Riverside, California – 92505
  • 8 D,
  • November 27, 2024
  • 13
$2,224 to $2,451
Weekly Pay*
Experience with minimal access, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, spines, urology, GYN, podiatry and maxiofacial surgeries. Including video, orthopedic equipment and all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries preferred. One year acute care OR experience within the last three years.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Riverside, California – 92505
  • 8 E,
  • November 27, 2024
  • 13
$2,224 to $2,451
Weekly Pay*
Experience with minimal access, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, spines, urology, GYN, podiatry and maxiofacial surgeries. Including video, orthopedic equipment and all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries preferred. One year acute care OR experience within the last three years.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Fresno, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 travel Operating Room positions available in Fresno.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Fresno, California – 93710
  • 10 D,
  • November 18, 2024
  • 13
$1,802 to $1,986
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Orthopedic Total Joint Systems;Electrocautery (ESU);Laparoscopy Systems;Neuro;OR Fracture Tables;Power Equipment;Robotics Systems;Spinal Fusion Instrumentation; # of Beds: 6-10 Nurse to Patient Ratio: typically, 1-1 Charting: Meditech Scrub Color: Navy Blue Areas of Float Support: NA Special Procedures: Ortho/Podiatry/Gyno/Nuerology/Urology/GYN/Pain Management
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Highest Paying Jobs in Hanford, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 travel Operating Room positions available in Hanford.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Hanford, California – 93230
  • 12 D,
  • November 12, 2024
  • 13
$1,700 to $1,874
Weekly Pay*
Description: 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: Facilitates physician’s performance of invasive and therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Handles the instruments supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly monitoring the maintenance of the sterile field. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Associate Degree or Certificate of Program Completion in Surgical Technology: Required Relevant acute care experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: National Board of Surgical Technologists or Association of Surgical Technologists certified: Preferred Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR or Basic Life Support BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS certification: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS certification: Required Tech in Surgery NCCT-ST or Certified Surgical Technologist CST: Required Essential Functions: Verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms and brings patient to assigned operating room. Passes instruments to surgeon during proced 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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Statistics on OR Jobs in California

Review helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in California. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the state of California. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in California for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Operating Room Jobs in California

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

An OR nurse in California can make an average of $2,027 per week.

How much does a night shift OR travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in California can make an average of $1,869 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift OR travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in California can make an average of $2,128 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Operating Room jobs are available in California?

There are currently 18 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in California. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have ST Operating Room staff in California?

  • Nexxrad in Long Beach
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina in West Covina
  • UC Davis Department of Psychiatry in Sacramento
  • Kingsburg Community Health Center in Kingsburg
  • Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building in Lancaster

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

Based on the last 6 months of data, 8 Hour Day shifts were the most common shifts in California cities.

What is the most common contract duration for OR travel jobs in California?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for an Operating Room travel job in California is 13.

Locating OR Travel Nursing Jobs in California

In California, cities like Los Angeles, Mammoth Lakes, Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Riverside have travel OR nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Nexxrad, AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina, UC Davis Department of Psychiatry, Kingsburg Community Health Center and Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building, all with nurse specialties and Operating Room staff.

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Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Operating Room Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered jobs for Operating Room professionals.
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 18, 11, 26, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Pediatric Emergency Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94309), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94309), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 10, 7, 4, 25, 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)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Infection Control Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
15107 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
19, 16, 13, and 18
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Emergency Room Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Nurse Manager Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Pediatric Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Landco (93384), Kern City (93309)
Adventist Health Hanford
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, 7, 26, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room
Address
115 MALL DRIVE
Hanford, CA 93230
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fort Roosevelt (93232), Bel Air Mobile Home Park (93232), Tara Mobile Estates (93230), Pitco (93230), Sierra Vista Mobile Estates (93230)
Adventist Health Glendale
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 52, 13, 16, 10, 14, 11, and 8
Departments
Case Manager Case Manager Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Postpartum Telemetry
Address
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Square (91205), North Glendale (91202), Sepulveda (91201), Sparr Heights (91208), Verdugo City (91046)
Kaiser – Oakland Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry Telemetry Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
280 West MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94611
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Point (94610), Sharfter (94609), Grand Lake (94610), Rockridge (94618), Uptown (94617)
MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 6
Departments
Emergency Room House Supervisor Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Nurse Manager Operating Room Operating Room Pre/Post Operative
Address
3800 Janes Rd
Arcata, CA 95521
Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Case Manager Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
700 Lawrence Expressway
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Nearby Neighborhoods
Roundup Trailer Lodge (95054), Garden Court Mobile Home Village (95054), Santa Clara Trailer Village (95054)
Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Departments
Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Case Manager Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
4867 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Feliz (90027), Silver Lake (90026), Hollywood (90028), Rampart Village (90057), Echo Park (90026)

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