ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/20/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Opportunity:

RN - OR

Job Details:

• Work Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM with call requirements every other weekend
• On-call requirements: 1 night per week from 7:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend call: 2 weekend days (24 hours Saturday and Sunday) once per month
• Holiday call: Must schedule for 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• Call response time: 30 minutes
• Must live/stay within 30-minute radius due to call requirements
• Minimum 3 years OR experience required in acute care setting (not just surgery center)
• Required experience in all common cases and robotics
• Work with 5 operating suites handling 8-30 cases per day
• Common cases include orthopedic procedures, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, hand/podiatry, vascular, general surgery, ENT, bariatrics, and ophthalmology
• Must have experience with DaVinci robotic surgery
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Cerner Surginet EMR system experience required
• OR techs present to assist
• May float to downtown location approximately 6.5 miles away
• Scrubs provided
• Unit orientation: 2 days maximum
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• Construction in progress with estimated completion in 2027

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive surgical department with 5 operating suites handling a diverse range of procedures from routine to complex cases. The facility specializes in multiple surgical specialties including orthopedics, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, general surgery, and ENT procedures. The organization utilizes advanced technology including robotic surgical systems and maintains modern equipment to support high-quality patient care across various surgical disciplines.

Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield offers a central California location with a lower cost of living compared to coastal cities, while providing easy access to both mountain and beach destinations within a few hours' drive. The area features a growing healthcare market and diverse recreational opportunities, making it an attractive option for healthcare professionals seeking career growth in a more affordable setting.

Adex Job ID #1034105. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCBenefits

• Referral bonus