Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,075 per week

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

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:
This Operating Room registered nurse (RN) position is located in Austin, Texas, at a trauma level 3 pediatric hospital. The role involves delivering professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day. The job entails assisting the surgical team, preparing operating rooms and instruments, and monitoring patient conditions before, during, and after procedures.

Job Details:

• Location: Austin, TX
• Shift Schedule: Days, 8 hours per shift, minimum 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Experience with Cerner Charting system is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Circulating and scrub nurse experience as applicable.
• Additional Information: Orientation shifts number between 3 to 5 shifts. Holiday coverage is required and shared among staff.
• Unit Description: Trauma level 3 pediatric hospital with 3 operating rooms, 2 endoscopy/procedure rooms, 14 pre-operative/recovery beds, and 13 post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) beds. Support anesthesia and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are available 24/7 to assist with all surgical procedures excluding cardiovascular and neurological surgeries. Scrubs are provided.

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 #1270032. 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