Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,145 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) specialization opportunity in Houston, TX. This position involves providing specialized surgical care within a busy OR unit, supporting a variety of procedures including general, robotics, colorectal, neuro spine, orthopedics, and urology. The role requires collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Location: Houston, TX
• Position: Operating Room Nurse (RN)
• Schedule: Day shift, 10 hours per day, with minimum 40 hours per week
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• End Date: 02/01/2027
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST); Education and Degree requirements as per standard professional credentials; Location in Houston, TX; 0 years of experience required.
• Responsibilities include assisting with general surgery, robotics, colorectal, neuro spine, orthopedics, and urology procedures, adhering to hospital policies, and maintaining sterile environments.
• Candidate must be flexible, adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and able to meet response times for on-call requirements.
• Shift begins at 6:30 AM with a daily huddle at 6:45 AM; response time for on-call is 45 minutes.
• Floating area may be required, with on-call duties during evenings and weekends.
• Attire: Scrubs provided by the hospital, with strict dress code policies.

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 #1329966. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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