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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Luis Obispo for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Luis Obispo, California

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bakersfield, California – 93311
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 93 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 14
$3,408 to $3,756
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 93 miles
  • 8 E,
  • April 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,379 to $2,622
Weekly Pay*
Formerly known as Bakersfield Heart Hospital since 1999, Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield is building upon a legacy of exceptional heart care and expanding our ability to better serve Kern County for decades to come. We are comprised of a 47-bed hospital with three operating rooms, four cardiac catheterization labs and offer a range of specialty services to the community. As one of America’s fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California’s great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. 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
  • Salinas, California – 93901
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 111 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E, 8 N,
  • April 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,663 to $2,934
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
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 160 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 13
$3,083 to $3,397
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
  • Redwood City, California – 94063
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 176 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 San Luis Obispo: 176 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 15, 2025
  • 13
$2,515 to $2,772
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • South San Francisco, California – 94080
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 190 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 San Luis Obispo: 190 miles
  • 8 D,
  • 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
  • Vallejo, California – 94589
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 214 miles
  • 8 E,
  • 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 San Luis Obispo: 214 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
  • San Diego, California – 92123
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 267 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
  • Arcata, California – 95521
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 428 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,060 to $2,270
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
  • Klamath Falls, Oregon – 97601
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 483 miles
  • 10 D, 10 E,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
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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 – 85741
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 598 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 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 San Luis Obispo: 598 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,689
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 – 85748
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 598 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 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 San Luis Obispo: 598 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Twin Falls, Idaho – 83301
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 603 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,047 to $2,256
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
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 707 miles
  • 10 E,
  • April 14, 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
  • Grand Junction, Colorado – 81501
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 715 miles
  • 8 E,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 12
$2,430 to $2,678
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Cardiovascular 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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Grand Junction, Colorado – 81501
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 715 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 9, 2025
  • 12
$2,430 to $2,678
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Cardiovascular 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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Montrose, Colorado – 81401
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 739 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,885 to $2,078
Weekly Pay*
The Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant assists the surgeon during a surgical procedure carrying out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation. The non-physician first assistant practices under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Must demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and other cognitive education with additional education in the use of surgical instruments on tissue versus the handling of instruments. The certified first assistant may also function as a surgical technologist.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Pasco, Washington – 99301
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 761 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
  • Deming, New Mexico – 88030
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 769 miles
  • 8 D,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 14
$1,870 to $2,061
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding OR unit, based in exciting Deming is looking for the right certified surgical technician to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. – 25 bed community hospital serving the southwestern New Mexico area 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 San Luis Obispo, California

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

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in San Luis Obispo, CA

What are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near San Luis Obispo?

  • Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $3,756, a 14 weeks duration, for a 10 D in Bakersfield (92.7 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $2,622, a 13 weeks duration, for a 8 E in Bakersfield (92.7 miles away)

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in San Luis Obispo?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 8 Hour Day shifts were the most common in San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas.

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

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in San Luis Obispo can make an average of $2,638 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in San Luis Obispo can make an average of $2,192 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near San Luis Obispo?

  • Stockdale Medical Offices in Bakersfield (91.3 miles from San Luis Obispo)
  • Mission Hills Medical Offices in Mission Hills (142.7 miles from San Luis Obispo)
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara (79.4 miles from San Luis Obispo)
  • Aspen Dental – Lompoc, CA #4365 in Lompoc (45.3 miles from San Luis Obispo)
  • Omni Family Health – Delano in Delano (86.1 miles from San Luis Obispo)

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in San Luis Obispo?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in San Luis Obispo is 13.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Luis Obispo

In San Luis Obispo, facilities like Stockdale Medical Offices, Mission Hills Medical Offices and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Kern City (zip code 93309), Landco (zip code 93384) and Quailwood (zip code 93309) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near San Luis Obispo’s OR job opportunities are Arroyo Grande (12 miles), Templeton (18.6 miles) and Santa Maria (26.1 miles). These are near to zip codes: 93405 (0.7 miles), 93465 (19.1 miles) and 93454 (26.8 miles).

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San Luis Obispo Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in San Luis Obispo. 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 San Luis Obispo.

Marian Medical Center – Santa Maria
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room First Assist Home Health Home Health Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
1400 East Church Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Nearby Neighborhoods
El Capitan Village Mobile Home Park (93457), La Maria Mobile Home Park (93457), Casa Grande Mobile Home Park (93454), Saint Marie Mobile Home Park (93457), Village Mobile Home Park (93455)
Tenet – Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, 11, and 8
Departments
Emergency Room Endoscopy Infection Control Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit
Address
1010 MURRAY AVE.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Twin Cities Community Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 26
Departments
Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Occupational Health Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
1100 LAS TABLAS RD.
Templeton, CA 93465
* 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.