Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,950 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room Nurse in San Luis Obispo, California. This position involves assisting surgeons and anesthesiologists during surgical procedures, coordinating equipment, supplies, and staff, and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative phase. The role includes participation in patient care planning, assessment, and nursing treatment. This position is represented by CNA.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week. Shift times will rotate between day and evening shifts, with at least one night and one weekend shift per week.
• Required Qualifications: Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Current RN license in the state of practice. One year of full-time experience in the operating room. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR).
• Essential Functions: Competent to circulate during surgical procedures; knowledgeable of and applies principles of aseptic technique; operates all routine surgical equipment; prepares patients for surgery, including anatomical positioning; performs patient care assessments before, during, and after procedures; handles biohazardous materials safely; accesses facility information systems for patient care; demonstrates knowledge of safety, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials control, life safety, and medical equipment; documents tissue temperatures and package integrity; efficiently uses downtime for unit-specific work; performs other duties as assigned.

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 #1259465. 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