Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Palo Alto for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Palo Alto, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto’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 Palo Alto. The earliest start date in Palo Alto is Apr 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,934 per week. The latest start date for an OR job in Palo Alto is Apr 22, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $3,397 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 Palo Alto including 13 weeks.

Palo Alto 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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Redwood City, California – 94063
Distance from Palo Alto: 6 miles
8 D,
April 8, 2025
13

$3,071 to $3,384

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

Redwood City, California – 94062
Distance from Palo Alto: 6 miles
10 D,
April 15, 2025
13

$2,515 to $2,772

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Santa Clara, California – 95051
Distance from Palo Alto: 12 miles
8 D,
April 22, 2025
13

$3,083 to $3,397

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

South San Francisco, California – 94080
Distance from Palo Alto: 21 miles
8 E,
April 22, 2025
13

$2,652 to $2,922

Weekly Pay*

Exclusive Order to AMN. This hospital located 13 miles from downtown San Francisco, was recognized named a 2010 and 2011 Leapfrog Top Hospital for high performance in areas such as patient safety, quality, and efficiency. Enjoy 13 weeks in a variety of adventure in culture, arts and food on your next assignment in joining this team. 6 bed OR is requiring 2-3 years multispecialty experience in Main OR. Scrub experience strongly preferred. Strong background in orthopedic surgery (including total joints &major arthroscopy), General Surgery (including major laparoscopies and Bariatric surgery).

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

South San Francisco, California – 94080
Distance from Palo Alto: 21 miles
8 D,
April 22, 2025
13

$2,652 to $2,922

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Concord, California – 94520
Distance from Palo Alto: 38 miles
10 D,
April 8, 2025
13

$2,137 to $2,355

Weekly Pay*

MUST HAVE CURRENT CA LIC AT TIME OF SUBMISSION OR RN needed for Concord ***must have cardiac exp Concord OR RN (circulate) Years of experience required : 1.5+ Prev travel required/ not required : Not required but preferred Certs required : BLS Special skills required : general OR RN skills, with cardiac exp, daVinci robot exp is a must Pt population : bariatric, urology/GYN, thoracic, total joint replacements, podiatry, lithotripsy (age 18 and above) Additional Unit Specific Information: ortho, robotic, urology, thoracic, bariatric, colorectal Ratios : depends on patient acuity and census, ratios are mandated by state of CA per unit description 1;1 Float requirements : n/a Schedule/ Weekend requirements : typically every other weekend rotation EMR – note if required/ preferred : epic is EMR, preferred if traveler has that exp Scrub Info : OR provides 224 beds in hospital

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

San Rafael, California – 94903
Distance from Palo Alto: 42 miles
12 D,
April 23, 2025
13

$2,690 to $2,964

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Vallejo, California – 94589
Distance from Palo Alto: 46 miles
8 D,
April 21, 2025
13

$3,022 to $3,330

Weekly Pay*

Typical nurse to patient ratio for this unit, size of unit, acuity on 1-4 scale, and average length of stay: 2.5 staff per pt. in OR Suite. The OR Department consists of a 10 suite Operating Room on the second floor and a 48 bed, 26 Pre-op Bed, and 22 Post Anesthesia Care Bed Unit on the second floor next to the OR. The beds in the Pre-op and Post Anesthesia Care Unit are not included in the licensed bed capacity of the hospital. Both areas are open 24 hours, seven days a week. Elective surgery is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5:30 pm; urgent/emergency cases are performed during all other hours. Orthopedic, General, GYN, Plastic, Urology, Eye, Head and Neck and Dental.

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Vallejo, California – 94589
Distance from Palo Alto: 46 miles
8 E,
April 21, 2025
13

$3,022 to $3,330

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Salinas, California – 93901
Distance from Palo Alto: 59 miles
8 D, 8 E, 8 N,
April 7, 2025
13

$2,663 to $2,934

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Bakersfield, California – 93311
Distance from Palo Alto: 225 miles
10 D,
April 14, 2025
14

$3,408 to $3,756

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Arcata, California – 95521
Distance from Palo Alto: 258 miles
12 D,
March 31, 2025
13

$2,060 to $2,270

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Klamath Falls, Oregon – 97601
Distance from Palo Alto: 331 miles
10 D, 10 E,
April 7, 2025
13

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

San Diego, California – 92123
Distance from Palo Alto: 431 miles
10 D,
April 7, 2025
13

$2,657 to $2,929

Weekly Pay*

Required Experience: Ortho Spine, Total Joints, Neuro, General, Vascular, ENT, Plastics

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

San Diego, California – 92123
Distance from Palo Alto: 431 miles
12 D,
April 7, 2025
13

$2,513 to $2,769

Weekly Pay*

Experience Required: Ortho Spine, Total Joints, Neuro, General, Vascular, ENT, Plastics

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Twin Falls, Idaho – 83301
Distance from Palo Alto: 539 miles
10 D,
April 14, 2025
13

$2,047 to $2,256

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
Distance from Palo Alto: 551 miles
10 E,
April 7, 2025
13

$2,615 to $2,882

Weekly Pay*

Strong Neuro experience, circulate and take call.

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Portland, Oregon – 97216
Distance from Palo Alto: 559 miles
10 D,
April 14, 2025
13

$2,082 to $2,294

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. In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America’s only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast. 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

Pasco, Washington – 99301
Distance from Palo Alto: 628 miles
8 D,
April 14, 2025
13

$2,073 to $2,284

Weekly Pay*

95 licensed beds Services include Bariatrics, Family Medicine, Inpatient Rehab, Internal Medicine, Lab, Counseling Center, Occupational Health, Ortho, Pediatrics, Surgery, Urgent Care, and more Part of the Tri-Cities- Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland Pasco, WA Aquatic playground with the confluence of the Snake, Yakima, and Columbia River Heart of Washington Wine Country Direct flights from Tri-Cities Airport to 10 major U.S. hubs Home to the Sacajawea State Park Athletic paradise- 20 soccer fields, 8 softball fields, 1 minor league baseball stadium, 7 baseball fields, outdoor 50M pool with slides & 15 miles of trails overlooking Columbia River

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Wenatchee, Washington – 98801
Distance from Palo Alto: 696 miles
12 D, 12 E,
April 7, 2025
13

$2,504 to $2,760

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. As a valued member of this Operating Room (OR) unit, you can expect to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, even very complex cases. The respected members of this Operating Room (OR) unit are looking for a team-playing, compassionate RN to join their ranks. This position presents an excellent opportunity to provide optimal patient as a member of an elite team of caregivers. This highly respected Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. You’ll find this esteemed facility to be a challenging and fulfilling environment whose patient care is firmly rooted in compassion and innovation. Expect to grow professionally while providing top-notch care to those most in need. This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of motivated and passionate physicians and nurses within the Operating Room (OR) unit. The ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation, and compassion to their position. If you a driven, committed RN, and are ready to join a caring staff within beautiful surroundings, this is the role for you! With a caregiving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the well regarded team members of this Operating Room (OR) unit seek a compassionate, driven RN to join their ranks. This environment is creative and patient-centric, providing a unique opportunity to work on complex cases with a dedicated

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Tucson, Arizona – 85741
Distance from Palo Alto: 731 miles
10 D,
April 7, 2025
13

$1,726 to $1,902

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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Tucson, Arizona – 85741
Distance from Palo Alto: 731 miles
12 D,
March 24, 2025
13

$1,533 to $1,689

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Tucson, Arizona – 85748
Distance from Palo Alto: 731 miles
10 D,
March 31, 2025
13

$1,471 to $1,621

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 – 85741
Distance from Palo Alto: 731 miles
12 D,
March 31, 2025
13

$1,357 to $1,495

Weekly Pay*

This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Tucson 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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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Palo Alto, California

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

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Palo Alto, CA

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

Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $3,397, a 13 weeks duration, for a 8 D in Santa Clara (12 miles away)
Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $3,384, a 13 weeks duration, for a 8 D in Redwood City (5.9 miles away)
Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $2,772, a 13 weeks duration, for a 10 D in Redwood City (5.9 miles away)

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 10 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

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

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Palo Alto can make an average of $2,304 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Palo Alto can make an average of $2,120 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

Stanford Medicine Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine in Stanford (2.1 miles from Palo Alto)
Stanford Medicine Department of Medicine in Stanford (2.1 miles from Palo Alto)
South East Bay Pediatric Medical Group Inc in Fremont (11.9 miles from Palo Alto)
Amn Healthcare Inc in Palo Alto (1.9 miles from Palo Alto)
Regional Medical Center of San Jose in San Jose (17 miles from Palo Alto)

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

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

Recently Filled OR Jobs in & Near Palo Alto

Curious to learn what kinds of OR jobs were recently filled in Palo Alto and the benefits of travel nursing? Look no further. We’ve collected 9 of the most recently available RN OR travel jobs posted by healthcare facilities in or nearby to Palo Alto. The most recent highest paying OR job in Palo Alto was a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room job in Santa Clara with a weekly salary of $4,257, and a contract length of 13 weeks. The lowest paying Operating Room travel nurse position in Palo Alto was a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room position in Fremont with a weekly salary of $3,029, and a contract length of 8 weeks.

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