Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,755 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) professional is needed at a healthcare facility in an unspecified location. This role involves working in the surgical environment with a focus on orthopedic surgeries, including total joint procedures and orthopedic spine cases. The position is scheduled for day shifts, with potential weekend and holiday requirements, and requires scrub experience in orthopedic surgery. The assignment duration is from October 5, 2026, to February 1, 2027.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 10-hour shifts from 07:00 to 17:30, with the possibility of every other weekend.
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) must be from the American Heart Association (AHA). Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification is preferred. A minimum of 2 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, with the ability to start IVs.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in orthopedics, including total joint and orthopedic spine cases, is preferred.
• Additional Information: Cases per day range from 40 to 60. The electronic medical record system utilized is Epic. Scrubs are provided in maroon. Floor orientation lasts one week. Must be able to scrub orthopedic surgeries, including total joint (hips, knees, shoulders) and orthopedic spine cases. The hospital has a cancellation policy allowing cancellation of 2 shifts per 12 weeks or less and 3 shifts per 13 weeks or more without penalty.
• Shift Expectations: 07:00 to 17:30, 10 hours per day.
• Weekend Expectations: Every other weekend.
• On-call Expectations: 2-3 twelve-hour weekend call shifts within a six-week period.
• Holiday Expectations: Participation in 1 major and 1 minor holiday.

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 # . Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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