Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,170 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Athens, 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:
The operating room (OR) nurse is based in Athens, Texas, and is responsible for supporting surgical procedures within a facility that serves adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The role involves providing specialized perioperative care, ensuring patient safety during complex surgeries, and adhering to facility protocols. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 8-hour shifts from 06:30 to 15:00, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid state or compact license must be in hand at the time of submittal. Minimum 1.5 years of perioperative experience, travel experience required, and experience with Epic (Electronic Medical Record) system.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair, Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Colorectal Robotic Surgery, Neuro, Vascular, and Urology procedures is highly desirable. Experience with DaVinci Robots, endovascular, and eye surgeries is a bonus.
• Special Procedures/Unit Details: Shifts are 8 hours with a rotating day off; call requirements are minimal, typically 1-2 shifts every 6 weeks.
• Travel Requirements: Prior charge experience of 2 years and Trauma Level I experience are required. Travel experience is necessary.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Additional Information: UT does not contract travelers residing in the following counties: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris. Onboarding requires completion of core items/labs within 48 hours of contract signing. All RTO (Request for Time Off) must be listed at the time of submittal.

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 #1268166. 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