Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,650 per week

About the role

Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a perioperative setting. This role involves providing professional nursing care to patients of all age groups—from pediatric to geriatric—before, during, and after surgical procedures. The nurse will advocate for and care for patients throughout the peri-operative period, which includes admission, intraoperative support, and discharge. The position requires experience in orthopedic, general surgery, gynecological (GYN), and endoscopy procedures and involves regularly scheduled shifts with call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Advocate for and support patients throughout the peri-operative period (admission, intraoperative, and discharge).
• Perform patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation during the surgical process.
• Ensure safe and efficient clinical care in accordance with established SOPs and hospital policies.

Schedule

• Days shift, 8 hours per shift.
• Minimum of 40 hours per week.
• 13-week assignment starting 10/05/2026.

Requirements

• Valid nursing license.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Experience in perioperative nursing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Familiarity with orthopedic, general surgery, gynecological (GYN), and endoscopy procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous OR experience in similar clinical settings.
• Certification in Perioperative Nursing (CNOR).
• Experience with pediatric and geriatric patient care.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit/free checking.
• Unlimited free CE credits.

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Pay package is based on 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.