Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,295 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in State College, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Pennsylvania. This role involves providing professional nursing care within the perioperative setting, adhering to standards established by the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN). Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The position supports a rotating shift schedule, with shifts rotating through various start times, including 0630 to 1500, 0900 to 1730, and 1100 to 1930.

Job Details:

• Location: State College, Pennsylvania
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts with rotating start times, currently rotating through 0630 to 1500, 0900 to 1730, and 1100 to 1930. Minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Completed an accredited registered nurse program; BSN preferred
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
  • Two years of prior Operating Room experience required
  • Meets American Heart Association (AHA) standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews every two years
  • Meets American Heart Association (AHA) standards for Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and renews every two years
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified
• Additional Information:
  • The position involves developing and implementing perioperative nursing care plans based on patient assessment
  • Ensures sterile technique and safety standards are maintained during surgical procedures
  • Provides preoperative teaching and education to patients and families
  • Maintains current knowledge of trends, scientific advances, biomedical equipment, and ethics related to perioperative nursing
  • Demonstrates strong communication skills and professionalism at all times
  • No minimum years of experience required beyond the specified two years of Operating Room experience

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 #1265492. 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