Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,855 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Operating Room. The position provides perioperative nursing care for elective, urgent, and emergent patients in a Level 1 Trauma operating room. Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, monitoring vital signs, assisting the surgical team, maintaining a sterile field, and coordinating patient care before, during, and after procedures.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week; scheduling may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; MAB or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification; City Fire and Life Safety card; completion of the county employee health clearance before the assignment start date; minimum of 2 years of experience in a Level 1 Trauma operating room in a metropolitan setting; full commitment to an 8-week operating room assignment.
• Additional Information: The registered nurse will provide surgical care throughout the perioperative process and work closely with surgeons and the surgical team. Duties include patient preparation, vital-sign monitoring, instrument passing, sterile-field maintenance, and management of overall patient care during surgical procedures. The assignment duration is 8 weeks.

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 #1341187. 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