Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,155 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: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The operating room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) position is based in State College, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing professional nursing care within a fast-paced, high-traffic medical environment supporting surgical procedures. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position offers scheduled daytime shifts from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one shorter day per week to complete a 40-hour workweek.

Job Details:

• Location: State College, PA
• Schedule: Day shifts, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one shorter day per week (6 hours) to total 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license; Meets the American Heart Association (AHA) standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years; Zero years of experience required; Ability to react calmly and effectively during emergency situations; Ability to communicate clearly and follow written and verbal instructions of the physician; Ability to identify and analyze problems, prioritize, and make quick, confident decisions; Ability to administer medications and treatments, utilize equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
• Additional Information: The environment may involve exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, bodily fluids, and other conditions common to a clinic setting. Working irregular hours and travel to other offices may be required. Physical demands include full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking for extended periods, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and normal vision and hearing.

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 #1271465. 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