Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,050 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse - Houston, TX. This position involves providing essential perioperative care in a busy surgical environment, supporting open and laparoscopic procedures across multiple specialties including general, gynecology, urology, and pediatric cases. The role emphasizes collaboration with surgical teams and adherence to safety and procedural standards.

Job Details

• Position: Operating Room RN and Certified Surgical Tech (CST)
• Location: Houston, TX
• Schedule: Dayshift; 10-hour shifts; minimum 40 hours per week, beginning 09/14/2026 and ending 12/14/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Registered Nurse (RN), valid licensure, 2 years of OR experience, experience with open and laparoscopic cases, and knowledge of general, gynecology, urology, and pediatric procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Robotic surgery experience.
• Additional Information: Candidates must be able to work Saturday or Sunday each week, with shifts potentially consisting of 2x12 hours (24 hours) plus 2x8 hours (16 hours). Must have experience handling open and laparoscopic cases in a busy surgical environment.
• Submission Requirements: Interested candidates should apply through the appropriate channels.

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 #1304736. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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