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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Luis Obispo for STs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near San Luis Obispo

We have 10 Operating Room jobs in California, and 123 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Merced, California – 95340
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 140 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,787 to $1,970
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 170 miles
  • 12 E,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 26
$2,018 to $2,223
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 196 miles
  • 8 E,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,363 to $2,604
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Rafael, California – 94903
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 213 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,032 to $2,239
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Rafael, California – 94903
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 213 miles
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,896 to $2,090
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Greenbrae is looking for the right technician 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Vallejo, California – 94589
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 214 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,363 to $2,604
Weekly Pay*
Vallejo OR Is Seeking an experienced Surgical Tech 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
  • Vacaville, California – 95688
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 225 miles
  • 8 E,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,343 to $2,582
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Diego, California – 92123
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 267 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,184 to $2,407
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Diego, California – 92123
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 267 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,184 to $2,407
Weekly Pay*
The Scripps System Resource Services (SSRS) manages clinical and non-clinical staff who step in where additional care or resources are needed, to support both the unit and patient needs. These employees are highly trained professionals who float throughout the system on a full-time, part-time or casual basis to provide staffing coverage where additional support is needed.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Las Vegas, Nevada – 89109
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 316 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,020 to $2,226
Weekly Pay*
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) team member needed for 600+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Unit sees CABG, Carotid Endarterectomy, Structural heart repair, Congenital defects (VSD, PFO) Facility has been named a Nursing Professionals Top 100 Hospitals to Work For
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Red Bluff, California – 96080
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 349 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,787 to $1,970
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85755
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 598 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,413 to $1,557
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Boise, Idaho – 83706
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 623 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,634 to $1,801
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Boise, Idaho – 83706
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 623 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,634 to $1,801
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Mccall, Idaho – 83638
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 707 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,047 to $2,256
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Portland, Oregon – 97216
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 715 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,604 to $1,768
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: 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 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 procedure. Anticipates surgeon?s needs of additional supplies. Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed. Prepares sterile dressings. Secures dressings after incision closure. Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure. Obtains appropriate sterile and unsterile items needed for procedure. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure. Helps drape sterile field. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of team with cleaning of room for turnover. Assists in prepping room for the next patient. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Hillsboro, Oregon – 97124
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 718 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,907 to $2,102
Weekly Pay*
Must have strong ortho, total joint, and robotic skills
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Pasco, Washington – 99301
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 761 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,877 to $2,068
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 791 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,367 to $1,507
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Albuquerque is looking for the right technician 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Aberdeen, Washington – 98520
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 824 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,957 to $2,157
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit, based in exciting Aberdeen 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 828 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,473 to $1,623
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 828 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,473 to $1,623
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 828 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,457 to $1,606
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 828 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,410 to $1,554
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 ST 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 STs in San Luis Obispo, CA

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 $2,013 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 $2,127 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 93302) 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).

San Luis Obispo Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 2 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 (93456), La Maria Mobile Home Park (93456), Casa Grande Mobile Home Park (93454), Saint Marie Mobile Home Park (93456), 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
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
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.