Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,143 to $2,280 per week in Hanford, CA

Location: Hanford, CAAgency: Fusion Medical Staffing

Pay: $2,143 to $2,280 per week

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: 11/23/2026 About the Position

Company: Fusion Medical Staffing

Location: Facility in Hanford, CAJob Details

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as an Operating Room RNValid RN license in compliance with state regulations Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

Preferred Qualifications: ACLS (AHA/ARC), PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certificationsOR Nursing Certification (CNOR) Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position

Summary: The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient care throughout the perioperative process, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients during surgical procedures. This role involves preparing the operating room, managing surgical equipment, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The OR RN collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and adheres to the highest standards of patient safety, infection control, and professional ethics in a dynamic surgical environment. Essential Work Functions:

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring all required instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies are ready and functional for each surgical procedure
• Assists in positioning and preparing patients for surgery, addressing concerns and ensuring comfort and safety according to procedural requirements
• Maintains a sterile field throughout surgical procedures and adheres to infection control protocols and sterile technique
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team, providing instruments, supplies, and support promptly to maintain efficient workflow
• Monitors the patient's condition during surgery, documenting significant changes and notifying the surgeon
• Handles surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring their proper use, sterilization, and disposal according to facility protocols
• Manages specimen collection, labeling, and transport according to facility protocols, ensuring accurate diagnostic results
• Documents all aspects of patient care in the perioperative setting accurately and thoroughly
• Participates in patient handoff communication during pre- and post-operative phases, ensuring continuity of care
• Assists in cleaning and restocking the operating room between cases, adhering to infection control and turnover protocols
• Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and standards
• Follows hospital safety rules and procedures, including proper use of PPE and infection prevention measures
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
• Required Essential Skills:
• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
• Physical Abilities - Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), push, pull, and bend
• Interpersonal Skills - Must be able to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
• Technical/Motor Skills - Must have the ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment

Other Duties Disclaimer: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice. Start your rewarding career as a Travel Operating Room RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!*Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer About Fusion Medical Staffing Fusion Medical Staffing provides career opportunities to healthcare professionals by helping medical facilities fill their staffing needs. Fusion staffs a variety of specialties within the nursing and allied healthcare fields. We offer competitive pay packages and the benefits that travelers deserve. We pride ourselves on our communication skills, accurate job transparency, and traveler-first mentality. At Fusion, you can actually choose your own adventure! Fusion started staffing therapists in 2009, and has since expanded to specialties within the nursing, long-term care, home health, cath lab, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, and radiology fields. We continue to seek out the best talent in the healthcare industry. Our travelers provide the hands that help heal and save patients' lives, and they will continue to fill our client's facilities nationwide. Fusion is committed to transparency and putting our traveler's needs, wants, and preferences first; that means having our travelers be in the driver’s seat of their own careers. When you put your trust in Fusion, we will help you excel in your career and expand your experience.31005053EXPPLAT