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Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN Charge Nurse for the Operating Room, requiring a CA RN license and at least 2 years of charge/lead experience in a trauma center setting. Details Operating Room unit within a trauma center at an acute care hospital Day shift, 5x8s, Monday through Friday, 0500 to 1700 with rotating schedule and start times No on-call requirements Requires EPIC experience Requirements Active CA RN license required BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/experience required Minimum 2 years of charge/lead nursing experience required Minimum 3 years of OR experience required, with recent experience in the specialty within the last 3 months Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills required Trauma center experience preferred EPIC experience required, and must be documented in employment history Additional Information Provides unit-based leadership in collaboration with Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff Supervises and directs nursing and ancillary personnel using professional and supervisory discretion Coordinates care planning conferences with healthcare team members, patients, and families Monitors staff performance to ensure quality patient care and safety Participates in direct patient care as needed Fosters a patient and family-centered care environment with attention to cultural diversity Makes rounds to assess patient care needs and introduce self to patients and families Investigates and resolves patient care and operational issues Works to improve patient, family, and physician satisfaction in collaboration with leadership Facility is a Level III NICU and county-designated trauma center Located on the Central California Coast near beaches and a lively downtown community Candidates with more than 5 days of requested time off will not be considered Candidates with any prior adverse licensure action will not be considered No radius rule applies, and local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers