Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,765 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Circulator in Arcata, California. This position involves providing sterile preparation and patient care during surgical procedures within the operating room environment. The role offers a full-time schedule with guaranteed hours and requires a dynamic, detail-oriented healthcare professional to support surgical teams while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: CA Licensed Circulating Nurse certification, BLS certification, TB clearance within the last 12 months, 2 years of experience in the operating room setting, must be eligible to work in California, and current license and certifications required
• Preferred Qualifications: Preferably experience with OR procedures specific to the operating room specialty
• Additional Information: Quick start position. Candidate submissions are limited to 0. The position is urgent, with a start date of 08/24/2026. Housing options include furnished accommodations listed on FurnishedFinder.com, travelnursehousing.com, or local classified listings in Arcata, McKinleyville, Eureka, Blue Lake, Westhaven, and Samoa. A list of RV parks is available, and inquiries should be directed to Dianne in Human Resources at .

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 #1278744. 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