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 May 19, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,964 per week. The latest start date for an OR job in Palo Alto is May 27, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $3,118 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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We have 12 Operating Room travel jobs in California, and 154 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

Mountain View, California – 94040
Distance from Palo Alto: 5 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 Palo Alto: 5 miles
8 D,
May 27, 2025
13

$2,829 to $3,118

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Redwood City, California – 94063
Distance from Palo Alto: 6 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 Palo Alto: 26 miles
8 E,
May 19, 2025
14

$3,090 to $3,406

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

San Rafael, California – 94903
Distance from Palo Alto: 42 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

Stockton, California – 95204
Distance from Palo Alto: 59 miles
8 D,
May 12, 2025
13

$3,202 to $3,529

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Salinas, California – 93901
Distance from Palo Alto: 59 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

Salinas, California – 93901
Distance from Palo Alto: 59 miles
8 D, 8 E, 8 N,
May 19, 2025
13

$2,690 to $2,964

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Hanford, California – 93230
Distance from Palo Alto: 158 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

Redding, California – 96001
Distance from Palo Alto: 218 miles
10 D,
April 28, 2025
13

$1,917 to $2,113

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Upland, California – 91786
Distance from Palo Alto: 342 miles
8 E,
May 19, 2025
12

$2,572 to $2,834

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Murrieta, California – 92563
Distance from Palo Alto: 386 miles
12 D,
May 12, 2025
13

$2,386 to $2,629

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Bullhead City, Arizona – 86442
Distance from Palo Alto: 450 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

Springfield, Oregon – 97477
Distance from Palo Alto: 459 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

Mountain Home, Idaho – 83647
Distance from Palo Alto: 520 miles
8 D,
May 12, 2025
13

$2,029 to $2,237

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Twin Falls, Idaho – 83301
Distance from Palo Alto: 539 miles
10 D,
May 12, 2025
13

$2,046 to $2,255

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
Distance from Palo Alto: 551 miles
10 E,
June 1, 2025
13

$2,348 to $2,588

Weekly Pay*

Strong Neuro and Ortho experience, circlulate and take call.

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Hillsboro, Oregon – 97124
Distance from Palo Alto: 560 miles
10 D,
May 5, 2025
13

$1,625 to $1,790

Weekly Pay*

Strong robotics, total joint and ortho

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Goodyear, Arizona – 85395
Distance from Palo Alto: 616 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

Pasco, Washington – 99301
Distance from Palo Alto: 628 miles
8 D,
May 26, 2025
13

$2,063 to $2,273

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

Ellensburg, Washington – 98926
Distance from Palo Alto: 665 miles
10 D,
April 30, 2025
12

$2,485 to $2,738

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Tacoma, Washington – 98405
Distance from Palo Alto: 678 miles
12 D,
May 19, 2025
12

$1,895 to $2,089

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Seattle, Washington – 98112
Distance from Palo Alto: 702 miles
10 D,
May 5, 2025
13

$2,553 to $2,814

Weekly Pay*

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room

Dillon, Montana – 59725
Distance from Palo Alto: 728 miles
12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
May 22, 2025
13

$1,967 to $2,168

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 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 $3,369, a 13 weeks duration, for a 8 E in Redwood City (5.9 miles away)
Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $3,118, a 13 weeks duration, for a 8 D in Mountain View (5 miles away)
Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $3,118, a 13 weeks duration, for a 8 D in Mountain View (5 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 Hospital in Palo Alto (2 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 Santa Clara with a weekly salary of $3,045, and a contract length of 13 weeks.

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