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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Francisco, CA for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Francisco, California

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near San Francisco

We have 11 Operating Room travel jobs in California, and 167 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.

travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Redwood City, California – 94063
    Distance from San Francisco: 22 miles
  • 8 E,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$2,399 to $2,643
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order to AMN Under the management of a major hospital system this location specializes in services that include cardiology, chronic conditions management, and neuro-interventional radiology. Located in beautiful Redwood City, this medical center includes our hospital and several outpatient facilities. Only 27 miles from downtown San Francisco, Redwood City offers Theater, music, dance, cultural arts, and more make this an inviting community for the entire region. Enjoy 13 weeks of exploration on your next 13 week assignment. The OR unit of this hospital provides surgical services in the following areas: Neurosurgical, Functional Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, ENT. Traveler will need to have experience in scrub and circulate.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Redwood City, California – 94063
    Distance from San Francisco: 22 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$2,399 to $2,643
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order to AMN Under the management of a major hospital system this location specializes in services that include cardiology, chronic conditions management, and neuro-interventional radiology. Located in beautiful Redwood City, this medical center includes our hospital and several outpatient facilities. Only 27 miles from downtown San Francisco, Redwood City offers Theater, music, dance, cultural arts, and more make this an inviting community for the entire region. Enjoy 13 weeks of exploration on your next 13 week assignment. The OR unit of this hospital provides surgical services in the following areas: Neurosurgical, Functional Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, ENT. Traveler will need to have experience in scrub and circulate.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saint Helena, California – 94576
    Distance from San Francisco: 51 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,173 to $2,395
Weekly Pay*
Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or RQIPALS: Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Stockton, California – 95204
    Distance from San Francisco: 63 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$3,202 to $3,529
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Ukiah, California – 95482
    Distance from San Francisco: 104 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 8
$2,084 to $2,297
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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Merced, California – 95340
    Distance from San Francisco: 111 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,596 to $2,861
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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Hanford, California – 93230
    Distance from San Francisco: 183 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,082 to $2,295
Weekly Pay*
Davinci experience required; 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. Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city’s historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour’s travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed. Job Summary: Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Associate?s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Scrub technician experience: Preferred Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Surgery Technician certification: Preferred Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred Essential Functions: Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case. Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures. Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned. Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization. Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties as requested. Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities. Provides clerical duties. Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards. Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique. Labels solutions according to established standards. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Redding, California – 96001
    Distance from San Francisco: 194 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,794 to $1,977
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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Upland, California – 91786
    Distance from San Francisco: 368 miles
  • 8 E,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,114 to $2,330
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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Coos Bay, Oregon – 97420
    Distance from San Francisco: 399 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$2,259 to $2,489
Weekly Pay*
Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon offers comprehensive medical services for people of all ages. Health and wellness services in pediatrics, childbirth and obstetrics, gynecology and female health, cancer diagnosis and treatment in oncology, diabetes and kidney disease treatment, geriatric medicine and services for the elderly and disable, emergency medicine, and a full range of specialty medical services.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Diego, California – 92123
    Distance from San Francisco: 458 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,541 to $2,800
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Caldwell, Idaho – 83605
    Distance from San Francisco: 505 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,826 to $2,013
Weekly Pay*
6 suite OR at 150 bed community hospital located in southern ID, about 30 miles west of Boise. Typical procedures here are Ortho, Spine, Neuro, Urology, GYN, Bariatrics, ENT, and General. Caldwell, located on the beautiful Boise River, is the western entrance to the magnificent and picturesque Treasure Valley. The Canyon County Fair, the Caldwell Night Rodeo (a national top 5 ranked event) and the Buckaroo Breakfast are just a few of the places and events celebrated by the City of Caldwell. While you’re here, the Idaho wine industry is an ever-growing attraction which simply cannot be missed!
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Ontario, Oregon – 97914
    Distance from San Francisco: 517 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,873 to $2,064
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Boise, Idaho – 83706
    Distance from San Francisco: 518 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Twin Falls, Idaho – 83301
    Distance from San Francisco: 534 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,928 to $2,125
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Ketchum, Idaho – 83340
    Distance from San Francisco: 586 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,147 to $2,366
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Salt Lake City, Utah – 84124
    Distance from San Francisco: 599 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,154 to $2,373
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. 325 bed Level 3 Trauma center using EPIC charting Plan on spending a good chunk of your time exploring Temple Square. This walled neighborhood at the heart of Salt Lake City hosts spectacular buildings such as the Salt Lake Temple as well as lush gardens and soaring sculptures. But there’s more to do: The Great Salt Lake provides a spectacular setting for hiking and picnicking, while the nearby Wasatch National Forest is cross-hatched with scenic trails. – Check out the Utah Olympic Park for a larger boost of adrenaline, or try your hand on the slopes in Park City or nearby Snowbird Ski Resort.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Aberdeen, Washington – 98520
    Distance from San Francisco: 640 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,097 to $2,310
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Moab, Utah – 84532
    Distance from San Francisco: 701 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 18, 2025
  • 13
$1,951 to $2,150
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Arlington, Washington – 98223
    Distance from San Francisco: 720 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,075 to $2,286
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85755
    Distance from San Francisco: 754 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,612 to $1,777
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85755
    Distance from San Francisco: 754 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,612 to $1,777
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Durango, Colorado – 81301
    Distance from San Francisco: 797 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,239 to $2,468
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of this Operating Room (OR) unit, you can expect to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, even very complex cases. The respected members of this Operating Room (OR) unit are looking for a team-playing, compassionate RN to join their ranks. This position presents an excellent opportunity to provide optimal patient as a member of an elite team of caregivers.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sierra Vista, Arizona – 85635
    Distance from San Francisco: 811 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
Weekly Pay*
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in San Francisco, California

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near San Francisco. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the San Francisco 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 Francisco and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in San Francisco, CA

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in San Francisco?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 8 Hour Evening shifts were the most common in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in San Francisco and nearby cities?

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in San Francisco can make an average of $3,083 per week based on recent job availability.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near San Francisco?

  • Kaiser – San Francisco Medical Center in San Francisco
  • ENTIRA INCORPORATED in Emeryville (8.3 miles from San Francisco)
  • Kaiser – San Rafael Medical Center in San Rafael (15 miles from San Francisco)
  • John Muir Medical Center – Concord Campus in Concord (25.4 miles from San Francisco)

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in San Francisco?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in San Francisco is 13 weeks.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Francisco

In San Francisco, facilities like Kaiser – San Francisco Medical Center , all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Anza Vista (zip code 94115), Amanico Ergina Village (zip code 94115) and Marcus Garvey Square (zip code 94115) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near San Francisco’s OR job opportunities are Daly City (5.3 miles), Emeryville (8.3 miles) and South San Francisco (8.3 miles). These are near to zip codes: 94608 (8.3 miles), 94903 (15 miles) and 94520 (25.4 miles).

San Francisco Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in San Francisco. 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 Francisco.

ENTIRA INCORPORATED
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks and 13 wks
Address
1807 W. FRANK STREET, SUITE 100
Emeryville, TX 75904
Kaiser – Oakland Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
280 West MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94611
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Point (94610), Sharfter (94609), Grand Lake (94610), Rockridge (94618), Uptown (94617)
Kaiser – San Francisco Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks and 14 wks
Address
2425 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94115
Nearby Neighborhoods
Anza Vista (94115), Amanico Ergina Village (94115), Marcus Garvey Square (94115), North of the Panhandle (94117), Martin Luther King Square (94115)
Kaiser – San Rafael Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
99 Montecillo Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
Nearby Neighborhoods
Las Gallinas (94903), Terra Lindo (94960), Gallinas (94949), Terra Linda (94960), Cerro (94912)
* 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.