Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,765 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Arcata, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The operating room (OR) circulator position is based in Arcata, California. This role involves providing essential perioperative support within the surgical team. Candidates are required to bring their California license on the first day of employment. The position offers a guaranteed schedule of 40 hours per week, with reduced hours during holiday weeks.

Job Details:

• Location: Arcata, California
• Schedule: Days shift; 8 hours per shift; 40 hours per week guaranteed except for holiday weeks (32-hour weeks during Independence Day and Labor Day)
• Required Qualifications: California license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, TB (Tuberculosis) clearance completed within the last 12 months
• Additional Information: Housing options are available through FurnishedFinder.com, travelnursehousing.com, Humboldt Craigslist/Housing/Temporary-Sublet. A list of RV parks can be obtained by contacting Dianne in HR at .
• Position Urgency: Quick start
• Submission requirements: TB clearance valid within the last 12 months
• Minimum experience: 0 years

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• 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

Cross Country Job ID #1278744. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus