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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Irvine for RNs

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

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Upland, California – 91786
    Distance from Irvine: 31 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
  • San Luis Obispo, California – 93405
    Distance from Irvine: 196 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,185 to $2,857
Weekly Pay*
Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Templeton, California – 93465
    Distance from Irvine: 209 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,093 to $2,306
Weekly Pay*
Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Hanford, California – 93230
    Distance from Irvine: 211 miles
  • 12 E,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,082 to $2,295
Weekly Pay*
This department includes all functions related to operating room services, including intraoperative patient care. It also may include perfusion services, inpatient and/or outpatient services, and other operating room support functions. It does not include PACU, anesthesia functions, pre op holding, and/or central sterile functions. If your department is operating as a combined department with all surgery services combined, please notify FP&A and we can map it to “Surgical Services Combined Without Anesthesia” to provide you with an appropriate benchmark. 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
  • Bullhead City, Arizona – 86442
    Distance from Irvine: 212 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
  • Salinas, California – 93901
    Distance from Irvine: 300 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 Irvine: 300 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
  • Mountain View, California – 94040
    Distance from Irvine: 351 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
  • Stockton, California – 95204
    Distance from Irvine: 354 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$3,202 to $3,529
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from Irvine: 379 miles
  • 8 E,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$3,090 to $3,406
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Vacaville, California – 95688
    Distance from Irvine: 399 miles
  • 8 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$3,090 to $3,406
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85748
    Distance from Irvine: 412 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 19, 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 Irvine: 412 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 19, 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 – 85755
    Distance from Irvine: 412 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
  • Sierra Vista, Arizona – 85635
    Distance from Irvine: 461 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
  • Redding, California – 96001
    Distance from Irvine: 540 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,041 to $2,249
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
  • Cortez, Colorado – 81321
    Distance from Irvine: 578 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,910 to $2,105
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
  • Twin Falls, Idaho – 83301
    Distance from Irvine: 641 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 26, 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
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Irvine: 644 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,013 to $2,218
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Irvine: 644 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,013 to $2,218
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Irvine: 644 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
ob Summary: -Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. -Ensures safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care of patients. -Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses. -Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team. -Initiates, utilizes, and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care. -Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and documents according to policy. -Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout the episode of care. -Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel. -Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Irvine: 644 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
ob Summary: -Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. -Ensures safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care of patients. -Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses. -Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team. -Initiates, utilizes, and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care. -Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and documents according to policy. -Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout the episode of care. -Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel. -Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
    Distance from Irvine: 645 miles
  • 10 D, 10 E, 10 N,
  • May 14, 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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Alamogordo, New Mexico – 88310
    Distance from Irvine: 687 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,987 to $2,190
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 Irvine, California

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

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

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

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

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

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Irvine can make an average of $3,307 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 8 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Irvine can make an average of $3,529 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

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