Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $3,230 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse position available in Palo Alto, California. This role involves providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care within an evidence-based framework, adhering to hospital policies, standards of care, and regulatory requirements. The OR Nurse collaborates with the surgical team to ensure patient safety, supports patient recovery, and maintains high levels of clinical excellence.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: CA-RN (Registered Nurse) license, current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, no minimum years of experience required, location in Palo Alto, California.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the operating room setting is advantageous.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include assisting in surgical procedures, ensuring sterile techniques, monitoring patient vital signs, and responding to intraoperative emergencies. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and continuous professional development.

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 #1284369. 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