Location: Glendale, CA

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day and evening shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, with variable weekend call requirements and weekday on-call coverage (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM) as needed; may include occasional 10-hour mid shifts and evening/weekend rotation

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $84 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, high-quality perioperative nursing care in the operating room for a high-volume suite (approximately 8 suites, ~15 cases/day)
• Scrub and assist surgeons during a wide variety of cases including ortho (total joints/heavy ortho), general surgery, podiatry, urology, gyn, vascular, spine and plastics
• Accurately document patient care and perioperative flowsheets in Cerner EMR
• Collaborate with OR techs, anesthesia, RT and pharmacy teams to ensure efficient, safe case flow
• Serve as charge nurse or team lead when assigned—coordinate staffing and case assignments
• Respond to call assignments within a 30-minute response time and support weekend/holiday coverage as needed
• Participate in unit orientation and continuous improvement activities to keep the OR running smoothly

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license—eligible to practice in California
• Minimum 2 years of perioperative/OR nursing experience (orthopedic and general surgery experience strongly preferred)
• Cerner EMR experience required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Scrubbing experience preferred; ability to scrub for cases is a plus
• Travel nursing experience preferred and flexibility with schedule and call requirements
• Ability to work in a union environment and collaborate with permanent staff and leadership

Education

• Current RN license (California) — required
• BSN is not required for this role

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative nursing best practices and sterile technique
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical record/charting
• Strong clinical judgment in the OR setting for case management and patient safety
• Experience with orthopedic procedures (total joints, heavy ortho) and general surgery
• Effective communication and teamwork with surgeons, anesthesiology, techs, and support services
• Comfort responding to on-call situations and working variable schedules
• Familiarity with infection control, case setup, instrumentation and OR equipment

Benefits

• A supportive, friendly team in a union environment that values collaboration and respect
• Licensure assistance and certification support—ACLS and BLS required and supported
• Travel nurse perks like help navigating local housing and settling in quickly
• Comprehensive orientation (average ~2 shifts) so you hit the floor confidently
• Opportunities to grow into charge nurse or team lead roles
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance life and work
• Access to 24/7 RT and pharmacy support so you’re never working in a vacuum
• Hands-on perioperative experience across a broad case mix to build your skills

Travel Perks: Explore Glendale, CA

Glendale is a fantastic home base for adventures: stroll and shop at The Americana at Brand, explore trails and scenic views in the Verdugo Mountains and nearby Griffith Park (including the Griffith Observatory), enjoy the boutiques and eateries of Old Town Pasadena, and pop into museums like the Norton Simon. When you want a bigger city fix, downtown Los Angeles, Universal Studios and coastal day trips to Santa Monica or Malibu are all within easy reach—perfect for weekends off.

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