Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable days including weekends; typically 3x12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Day) with an on-call rotation that may include nights and evenings. Occasional single night shift coverage may be required; on-call distributed equally (up to 6-8 shifts every 6 weeks).

Hours per Week: 60

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert perioperative nursing care for trauma, neuro, vascular, orthopedic and general surgery cases
• Prepare and maintain a sterile field and manage surgical instrumentation during cases
• Collaborate with surgeons and perioperative team members to support complex procedures including robotics and spinal/orthopedic interventions
• Perform safe administration and monitoring of blood and blood products when required
• Document perioperative care accurately and promptly using Epic
• Float between like units as needed to support unit staffing and patient care needs
• Participate in on-call coverage and respond to emergent cases, ensuring readiness for trauma activations
• Support unit safety protocols including Universal Protocol (time-out), infection control, and emergency response

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California required (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 3 years of OR nursing experience; trauma level I experience required (5 years preferred)
• Previous travel experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Comfortable with floating between OR/Endo/L&D/PACU and covering varied caseloads
• Ability to work weekends and participate in on-call rotation
• Familiarity with Epic charting system preferred

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN/BSN) — RN licensure required

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative nursing for trauma, neuro, vascular and orthopedic surgeries
• Robotics (Da Vinci Xi) and minimally invasive/ laparoscopic assisted procedures
• Cell saver operation, Hana table experience, and electrosurgical unit familiarity
• VATS and thoracic procedures experience is a plus
• Strong sterile technique, instrumentation knowledge, and intraoperative patient safety practices
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and ability to operate in high-acuity trauma situations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to variable start times (07:00 AM or 09:00 AM) and shifting case volumes

Benefits

• Free parking on site so your commute is one less thing to worry about
• Epic electronic charting in place for streamlined documentation
• 40-hour orientation to get you confident and comfortable on unit
• Work with a Level I trauma center – exceptional clinical experience and professional growth
• Interdisciplinary support (Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Rapid Response) for collaborative care
• Manager-considered block schedule options when possible for better work-life balance
• Opportunity to gain or expand robotics and specialty OR experience (Da Vinci Xi, VATS, bariatrics, neuro, vascular)
• A supportive team environment that values skill, safety, and shared call responsibilities

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Rosa, CA

Explore Sonoma County while on assignment: taste world-class wines and farm-to-table dining in nearby Napa and Sonoma, hike among the giant redwoods at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, stroll the Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, paddle or relax along the Russian River, catch coastal views at Bodega Bay, and enjoy local breweries, farmers markets, and scenic drives. San Francisco is an easy day trip for big-city sightseeing, theater, and dining.

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