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Job Description

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR)

Location: Torrance, CA

Facility: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma Center)

Position Type: Healthcare / Travel Assignment

Shift: 3x12s Nights

Assignment Duration: 8 Weeks

Expected Start Date: August 13, 2026

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Operating Room to join our team for an 8-week travel assignment at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California.

In this role, you will oversee comprehensive patient care throughout the perioperative process—before, during, and after surgical or medical procedures. You will work closely with surgeons and the surgical team to deliver care for elective, urgent, and emergent surgical cases in a high-volume, metropolitan Level 1 Trauma environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients and operating suites for surgical procedures, ensuring a safe, sterile environment.
  • Monitor vital signs and manage intraoperative patient safety and care.
  • Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical techs, including instrument passing and maintaining sterile fields.
  • Manage perioperative documentation and patient care coordination across elective, urgent, and trauma cases.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a Level 1 Trauma Operating Room within a metropolitan or high-volume institution.
  • Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.
  • Certifications Required:
    • AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS
    • Management of Aggressive Behavior (MAB) or CPI training
    • LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (must be LA City specific)
  • Onboarding Clearances: Must complete LA County Employee Health Clearance and Live Scan fingerprinting prior to the assignment start date.

Pay & Benefit Package

  • Estimated Weekly Pre-Tax Pay: $2,307.33 – $2,714.50 per week (based on a 36-hour workweek)
  • Hourly Base Rate: $25.00 / hour
  • Comprehensive Benefits:
    • Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options available.
    • Contractor Support: Dedicated recruiter and support team available throughout your contract.
    • Local Candidates: Local contractors accepted.
Who We Are
NuWest places healthcare professionals in some of the most competitive markets, at award-winning facilities, earning top pay. Whether you're ready for your next travel experience, looking to take a local assignment, wanting to explore shift or per diem work, or interested in seeing what permanent or temp-to-hire roles are available, our award-winning NuWest team has you covered.
What We Believe
We believe our 30+ years of experience makes a difference in your healthcare job search. We believe one size does not fit all, so we carefully match your unique needs and strengths with our top hospitals and health systems. We believe in long-term relationships over transactional exchanges. And we believe that better workforce solutions lead to better patient care, safer working conditions, and healthier communities.
What You Can Expect
NuWest is committed to your overall satisfaction—to meeting and exceeding your expectations.
  • Responsiveness: No one likes to get ghosted. We promise you updates every step of the way.
  • Transparency: Open and honest communication - no surprises!
  • Career Guidance: We coach based on strengths and goals to get you where you want to go!