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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Oakland, CA for STs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Oakland, 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 Oakland’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Oakland

We have 12 Operating Room travel jobs in California, and 106 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
  • Emeryville, California – 94608
    Distance from Oakland: 2 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,105 to $2,320
Weekly Pay*
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
  • San Jose, California – 95119
    Distance from Oakland: 38 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$2,219 to $2,445
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order to AMN. Nestled in the foothills of the Coyote Valley in South San Jose, this Medical Center is comprised of a full service, 242 licensed-bed hospital. Located only one hour from the San Francisco, with great weather year round, enjoy expansive open spaces, beautiful parks, trails, and local and regional attractions. The OR of this hospital specialzes in Ortho, Trauma, Total Joints, Spine, Eyes and General Surgery cases. This unit sees15-32 procedures per day. Patient population consists of Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Merced, California – 95340
    Distance from Oakland: 104 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,091
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
  • Fresno, California – 93720
    Distance from Oakland: 156 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,858 to $2,048
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
  • Fresno, California – 93720
    Distance from Oakland: 156 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,858 to $2,048
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
  • Fresno, California – 93720
    Distance from Oakland: 156 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,858 to $2,048
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
  • San Luis Obispo, California – 93401
    Distance from Oakland: 196 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,244 to $2,473
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right Surg 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
  • Los Angeles, California – 90027
    Distance from Oakland: 343 miles
  • 12 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
  • Irvine, California – 92618
    Distance from Oakland: 379 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 15, 2025
$2,309 to $2,544
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Marcos, California – 92078
    Distance from Oakland: 431 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,313 to $2,549
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
  • Springfield, Oregon – 97477
    Distance from Oakland: 433 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 14, 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
  • Springfield, Oregon – 97477
    Distance from Oakland: 433 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,792 to $1,975
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
  • San Diego, California – 92123
    Distance from Oakland: 454 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 11, 2025
$2,253 to $2,483
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 Oakland: 454 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
  • Mountain Home, Idaho – 83647
    Distance from Oakland: 505 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 Oakland: 512 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 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
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from Oakland: 526 miles
  • 10 E,
  • June 25, 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 Oakland: 526 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 25, 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
  • Hillsboro, Oregon – 97124
    Distance from Oakland: 535 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
Must have strong ortho, total joint, and robotic skills
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Hillsboro, Oregon – 97124
    Distance from Oakland: 535 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,642 to $1,810
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Mccall, Idaho – 83638
    Distance from Oakland: 586 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 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
  • Yakima, Washington – 98902
    Distance from Oakland: 614 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 12
$1,673 to $1,844
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Dillon, Montana – 59725
    Distance from Oakland: 714 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • July 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,456 to $1,604
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Dillon 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
  • Cortez, Colorado – 81321
    Distance from Oakland: 749 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 25, 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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Statistics on OR ST Jobs in Oakland, California

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

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

What are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near Oakland?

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

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

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

  • Kaiser – Oakland Medical Center in Oakland
  • ENTIRA INCORPORATED in Emeryville (2 miles from Oakland)
  • Kaiser – San Francisco Medical Center in San Francisco (8.4 miles from Oakland)
  • Kaiser – San Rafael Medical Center in San Rafael (18.4 miles from Oakland)

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

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

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Oakland

In Oakland, facilities like Kaiser – Oakland Medical Center, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Adams Point (zip code 94610), Sharfter (zip code 94609) and Grand Lake (zip code 94610) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Oakland’s OR job opportunities are Emeryville (2 miles), Alameda (2.4 miles) and Berkeley (4.6 miles). These are near to zip codes: 94608 (2 miles), 94115 (8.4 miles) and 94903 (18.4 miles).

Oakland Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Oakland. 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 Oakland.

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.