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 Torrance, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room Registered Nurse: The position provides comprehensive surgical care for elective, urgent, and emergent patients throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative process. Responsibilities include patient preparation, vital-sign monitoring, instrument assistance, sterile-field maintenance, and coordination of overall patient care with the surgical team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays; 8-week assignment.
• Required Qualifications: Active Registered Nurse license; minimum of 2 years of experience in a Level 1 Trauma Operating Room; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; MAB or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification; Los Angeles City Fire and Life Safety card; completion of Los Angeles County Employee Health Clearance before the assignment start date.
• Additional Information: Provides surgical care for elective, urgent, and emergent patients. Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, monitoring vital signs, assisting with instrument passing, maintaining a sterile field, and managing patient care throughout surgical procedures. Candidates must be fully committed to completing the 8-week assignment.

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 #1341189. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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