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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Bakersfield, CA for STs

Find Top ST Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Bakersfield, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Bakersfield, California. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Bakersfield’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Bakersfield is a great location for OR travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Bakersfield

We have 6 Operating Room travel jobs in California, and 111 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.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Los Angeles, California – 90027
    Distance from Bakersfield: 101 miles
  • 8 E,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,340 to $2,579
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Los Alamitos, California – 90720
    Distance from Bakersfield: 121 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,258 to $2,488
Weekly Pay*
160+ beds facility 400 cases a month Adults, ortho, neuro, general, vascular, robotics, gyn,urology. Circulate only No open heart, not a trauma center- busy community hospital.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Murrieta, California – 92563
    Distance from Bakersfield: 162 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,100 to $2,314
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Surgical Tech unit, based in exciting Murrieta is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Diego, California – 92123
    Distance from Bakersfield: 212 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E, 8 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,314 to $2,550
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Diego, California – 92120
    Distance from Bakersfield: 212 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,244 to $2,473
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order to AMN Healthcare! Serving San Diego since 1967 we provide high quality care and a full range of health care services including medical specialty and emergency services for more than 500,000 members throughout the county. Over 7,700 staff and more than 1,100 quality doctors provide care at our medical facility which has 414 licensed beds and a 78 bed Emergency Department. Our Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its team. We are currently looking for a Surgical Tech for OR cases that include general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, spines, urology, GYN, podiatry and maxiofacial surgeries.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Las Vegas, Nevada – 89148
    Distance from Bakersfield: 225 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,617 to $1,782
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Labor and Delivery (LD) RN needed for 10 bed unit with 1:2 staffing. 180 bed community hospital, recently voted Best Hospital in Las Vegas
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Emeryville, California – 94608
    Distance from Bakersfield: 248 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$2,105 to $2,320
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The Surgical Technologist acts as a member of the surgical team in providing patient care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Prepare the appropriate instrumentation and materials for use on the surgical field, passing instruments to the surgeon during the procedure and room turnover. Perform surgical scrub duties as directed under supervision. What you will do: • Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments, supplies and equipment in a timely manner. • Communicates in a positive, clear and concise manner to all members of the surgical team. Correctly selects and utilizes sterilization methods appropriate to specific instrument, supply or equipment. • Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues. • Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to departmental policy and procedure. • Maintains sterile technique as well as sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. • Monitors and communicates to surgical team members breaks in technique and unsafe patient situations. • Performs the necessary surgical counts on sharps, small items, instruments and sponges with the circulating nurse prior to opening, during, and after closing the incision. • Prepares the surgical field by opening correct supplies and preparing instruments and equipment needed for the scheduled case. Assures all materials are available and in working order and verifies own skill in using equipment correctly. • Utilize knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, anticipates and responds to needs of surgeons by requesting instruments/supplies based on procedure and case progress.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Phoenix, Arizona – 85016
    Distance from Bakersfield: 418 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,906
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Mountain Home, Idaho – 83647
    Distance from Bakersfield: 565 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,912 to $2,107
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Boise, Idaho – 83702
    Distance from Bakersfield: 589 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,927 to $2,124
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right tech to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Roseburg, Oregon – 97470
    Distance from Bakersfield: 589 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Cortez, Colorado – 81321
    Distance from Bakersfield: 596 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,485 to $1,637
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Durango, Colorado – 81301
    Distance from Bakersfield: 633 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • July 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,781 to $1,963
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Durango is looking for the right technician to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Oregon – 97477
    Distance from Bakersfield: 636 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,324 to $2,561
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Oregon – 97477
    Distance from Bakersfield: 636 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,873 to $2,065
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Mccall, Idaho – 83638
    Distance from Bakersfield: 677 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,928 to $2,125
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Pagosa Springs, Colorado – 81147
    Distance from Bakersfield: 681 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 11
$1,944 to $2,142
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 CST to join their ranks. This position presents an excellent opportunity to provide optimal patient as a member of an elite team of caregivers.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Bakersfield: 698 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,484 to $1,635
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Albuquerque is looking for the right technician to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Bakersfield: 698 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 12
$1,484 to $1,635
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Albuquerque is looking for the right technician to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from Bakersfield: 718 miles
  • 10 E,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
Must have strong Neuro experience lami/crani/spinal fusion, as well as ortho , general surgery, ent, gyn, urology and plastics.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from Bakersfield: 718 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
Must have strong Neuro experience lami/crani/spinal fusion, as well as ortho , general surgery, ent, gyn, urology and plastics.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from Bakersfield: 718 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
Must have strong Neuro experience lami/crani/spinal fusion, as well as ortho , general surgery, ent, gyn, urology and plastics.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Hermiston, Oregon – 97838
    Distance from Bakersfield: 723 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E, 8 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,082 to $2,295
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses as a Surgical Technician. Expect to enhance your professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Hillsboro, Oregon – 97124
    Distance from Bakersfield: 731 miles
  • 10 D,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,642 to $1,810
Weekly Pay*
Must have strong Ortho skills, total joint and robotics. Call requirement and weekend support required.
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Statistics on OR ST Jobs in Bakersfield, California

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

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for STs in Bakersfield, CA

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

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

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

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Bakersfield can make an average of $1,916 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Bakersfield and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Bakersfield can make an average of $1,727 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield
  • Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield
  • Adventist Health Bakersfield in Bakersfield
  • Adventist Health Hanford in Hanford (74.7 miles from Bakersfield)
  • St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard (81.7 miles from Bakersfield)
  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks (83.7 miles from Bakersfield)

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

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

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Bakersfield

In Bakersfield, facilities like Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Southwest Hospital and Adventist Health Bakersfield, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Kern (zip code 93305), East Bakersfield (zip code 93305) and Kayandee (zip code 93307) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Bakersfield’s OR job opportunities are Taft (29.4 miles), Delano (30.2 miles) and Lake Isabella (35 miles). These are near to zip codes: 93230 (74.7 miles), 93030 (81.7 miles) and 91360 (83.7 miles).

Bakersfield Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 4 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Bakersfield. 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 Bakersfield.

Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 7 wks, 8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 20 wks, 25 wks, and 26 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
2615 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), Landco (93302), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, 18 wks, 19 wks, and 28 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Emergency Room LPN/LVN, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient LPN/LVN, Pediatric Emergency Room, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, RN Case Manager, Telemetry RN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Landco (93302), Kern City (93309)
Mercy Southwest Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, and 20 wks
Departments
Emergency Room LPN/LVN, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Telemetry RN
Address
400 Old River Road
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Nearby Neighborhoods
Quailwood (93309), Kern City (93309), Gosford (93311), Landco (93302), Venola (93313)
* 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.