Location: Ontario, OR

Start Date: 01-02-2026

End Date: 02-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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 safe, patient-centered perioperative nursing care in the operating room
• Prepare and maintain the sterile field and ensure surgical instruments and supplies are ready
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff to coordinate care
• Monitor patients intraoperatively and respond promptly to physiologic changes
• Perform and verify instrument and sponge counts and maintain accurate documentation
• Complete required competency assessments and skills checklists to maintain clinical excellence
• Adhere to infection prevention protocols and champion patient safety practices

Qualifications

• Current RN license with verification for practice in Oregon (license/certificate verification required)
• BLS certification required
• Completion of Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist required
• Ability to pass fit test, Trinity 10-panel drug screen, color vision check, and required immunizations (COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, 2-step PPD or IGRA)
• Physical/health statement required prior to start
• Operating room experience preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative nursing principles and strict sterile technique
• Familiarity with surgical instrumentation and case setup
• Patient monitoring and intraoperative assessment skills
• Strong communication and teamwork in fast-paced environments
• Attention to detail for counts, documentation, and safety checks
• Ability to follow facility-specific protocols and adapt to different OR workflows

Benefits

• Assistance with travel and relocation logistics to make your transition smooth and stress-free
• A supportive OR team that values your skills and helps you grow professionally
• Licensure and credentialing assistance to keep your paperwork moving quickly
• Opportunities for specialty competency testing and skills validation
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship from experienced perioperative nurses
• Flexible scheduling conversations to fit your life outside of work
• Paid time off to rest and recharge
• Professional development and continuing education support

Travel Perks: Explore Ontario, OR

Ontario, Oregon sits in a lovely part of the Treasure Valley region with easy access to outdoor recreation along the Snake River, local parks and trails for hiking and birdwatching, and a charming downtown with cafes and local eateries. Enjoy weekend outings to nearby attractions and a relatively short drive to Boise for additional dining, cultural venues, and airport connections. If you love fresh local produce and a relaxed pace between cases, this area delivers.

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