Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,270 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in the geographic location. This role involves assessing the needs of surgical patients before and during procedures, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process. The position provides leadership within the OR team and facilitates communication among patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Job Details

• Position Description: This position is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient before and during a surgical procedure, and maintains patient safety. The RN outlines individual care plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of patient during surgical procedures. Provides leadership to the OR team. Communicates with the patient and family, OR team, supervisor, manager and ancillary departments. Participates in staff development through preceptorship and continuing education.
• Responsibilities: Assesses the needs of the surgical patient and develops a plan of care specific for that patient. Implements and evaluates the plan of care during the procedure, and makes necessary adjustments keeping patient safety a priority. Supervises activity in the room. Anticipates and coordinates any schedule changes for the room. Assembles equipment and supplies. Assists anesthesia as necessary. Monitors sterile field. Communicates with patient, family, physician, OR team, supervisor/manager, and ancillary departments. Participates in staff development by attending in-services, educational meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings/seminars for educational opportunity along with leadership and growth opportunity.
• Required Qualifications: Current Michigan (MI) license, current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, 2+ years of RN Operating Room experience, Level 2 Trauma experience, proficiency in Orthopedic, Vascular, Neurosurgery, General/Gynecology, and Urology, recent travel work experience.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Submission requirements: Work History Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty (Operating Room). Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years. Active Michigan (MI) license documented via LARA and/or Nursys. Valid American Heart Association BLS certification.

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 #1338078. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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