Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Kansas City, MO

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 36 hours a week, starting November 23, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,129 a week in all, a taxable rate of $20 an hour plus $1,409.16 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – [Location]. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care within the surgical department. The role supports a variety of surgical procedures, including gynecology, plastics, orthopedics, general surgery, endoscopic, urology, trauma, and ENT, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through compassionate and skilled nursing practice.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, ACLS*, BLS, CNOR*, NIHSS*, PALS*, with 1 to 2 years of perioperative experience. Experience in gynecology, plastics, orthopedics, general surgery, endoscopic procedures, urology, trauma, or ENT is preferred.
• Additional Responsibilities: Administer blood products, monitor cardiac function, conduct conscious sedation, manage wound care, and ensure infection and radiation safety.
• Preferred Qualifications: CNOR, PALS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• On-Call & Weekend Requirements: On-call required; one weekend shift every six weeks including holidays, with 8 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule.
• Operational Details: Must be comfortable working in ambulatory, general, pediatrics, or trauma surgical settings, with some intra-departmental floating as needed.
• Submission Requirements: Please ensure all compliance documents are submitted two Fridays before the start date, and complete initial EPIC training modules before the deadline.

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