Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $3,020 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Operating Room (OR) procedures is needed at a healthcare facility in San Francisco, California. The successful candidate will be responsible for circulating and scrubbing in orthopedic, ENT, ophthalmology, and other surgical specialties. Candidates must bring their current licensure to the first day of assignment. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of OR experience, including scrub and circulate roles in various surgical disciplines.

Job Details:

• Location: San Francisco, California
• Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
• Shift Time: 10 hours per day
• Schedule: Days, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, minimum of 3 years of OR experience, experience in General, Endoscopic, Laparoscopic, Gynecological, Plastics, and Podiatry Surgery, ability to scrub and circulate particularly in Orthopedic-Joints, Orthopedic, ENT, Ophthalmology.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in travel nursing, teaching hospital experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Must be able to circulate in various surgical procedures including Orthopedic (Joints, Trauma, Foot and Ankle, Hand and Wrist), Plastics, Gynecological & Endoscopic, ENT, and Ophthalmology surgeries; airway management and aseptic techniques are required.
• Certifications: AHA BLS and ACLS are required.
• Vaccinations: COVID-19 vaccine and booster required; exemptions only for medical or religious reasons.
• References: Two references from the most recent employer required at the time of submittal.
• Modular training varies by unit and position, ranging from 1 to 24 hours, completed prior to start and annually.
• Start Date: 07/21/2026. Travelers booking in advance may start sooner if cleared, with prior approval.
• Submittal Requirements: Completed references must be in hand at the time of submission.
• Additional notes: Travel experience is required; local candidates are accepted and will have the same rates as travelers.

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 #1277306. 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