Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Lynchburg, VA

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 10hr days, 40 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,439 a week in all, a taxable rate of $27.38 an hour plus $1,344 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Operating Room Nurse in a healthcare organization located in a specified area. This role involves providing specialized nursing care within the operating room environment, supporting orthopedic surgical services with a focus on patient safety and operational efficiency. The position requires flexibility for call shifts and weekend coverage.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Must have at least 2 years of experience in a relevant specialty, strong orthopedic background, active VA or Compact license required at the time of submission, BLS certification required, prior Cerner experience preferred. All requirements and documentation must be included in the submission packet.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior Cerner experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Orientation occurs every other Monday, with start dates on 10/19/2026 and end date on 01/16/2027. The position involves 1-2 nights of call per week, with 3 weekend call shifts (24 hours) during each 10-week period. Call response time is 30 minutes. Prior travel experience is mandatory for all Central positions; local candidates will not be accepted. All requested documentation, including all RTO, must be provided at submission. Assignments end on Saturdays.

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