Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Payson, AZ

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 8hr days, 40 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,482 a week in all, a taxable rate of $30.38 an hour plus $1,267 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Operating Room Nurse — for a healthcare organization in need of a qualified registered nurse to provide perioperative care. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for surgical patients in a fast-paced operating room environment. The position emphasizes collaboration with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: This role assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care of surgical patients in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The RN utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills to provide care tailored to patients’ physical and developmental needs, ensuring safety and quality outcomes.
• Required Qualifications: Current, valid RN license in the state of practice or as permitted by licensure compact; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; experience in an acute care hospital setting within the past 12 months; clinical performance competencies maintained annually.
• Schedule: Days shift, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week. On call 1 night per week and every 3rd weekend; flexibility required for varied work schedule.
• Additional Information: The position requires the ability to stand, walk, and respond quickly to patient needs; physical agility to lift up to 75 pounds; and effective communication skills.
• Submission Requirements: Interested candidates must meet all listed qualifications and be prepared to provide relevant certifications and licensure documentation upon request.

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