Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,855 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Santa Monica, California. This position involves working in an outpatient surgical environment with a primary focus on scrub and circulate roles. The role requires float capability between outpatient clinics and the main operating room, supporting a variety of surgical procedures including robotic surgeries. The shift starts on 07/27/2026 and involves a day shift schedule.

Job Details

• Schedule: Dayshift, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications: ACLS, BLS; Education: Nursing degree; State License: California license in hand; Experience: 5 years in operating room; Location: California; Years of experience required: 5.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with robotic surgical procedures and scrub experience for circulators.
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The role involves circulating and scrubbing surgical cases with minimal RTO restrictions. Candidates must be willing to work holidays and support a fast-paced surgical environment. Candidates will need to provide two recent references covering one year of relevant experience. The assignment requires completion of required modules prior to start and annually, with approximately 16 hours to be spent on modules. Candidate must have worked in a similar surgical setting and hold current L. A. fire safety card within the last 30 days.

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 #1276991. Pay package is based on 10 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