Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,605 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse (RN) specializing in Operating Room (OR) procedures is sought for a position in Salem, Massachusetts. The role involves rotating day, evening, and weekend shifts, with a focus on complex surgical procedures within a Level III Trauma Operating Room. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Salem, Massachusetts
• Schedule: Rotating Day/Eve shifts requiring rotation to 2-3 evenings per 4-week schedule. Weekend rotation involves 1-2 shifts per 4-week schedule. Night shift rotation is not required. The shift hours are approximately 10 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), 1-2 years of experience in operating room settings, and ability to perform basic aseptic techniques, circulation independently, and multispecialty procedures. Experience with Mako and Da Vinci surgical systems is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and CNOR certification are preferred, as well as scrub experience.
• Additional Information: The OR handles pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations, with approximately 30-40 patients per day. EMR documentation is managed through EPIC. No float rotation is required. The role includes responsibilities such as providing care during complex surgeries, handling on-call duties including holidays, and working with a patient ratio of 1:1.

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 #1261267. 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