Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $3,210 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room Registered Nurse in the specialty of OR is based in an undefined location. The position involves providing direct, compassionate patient care within a surgical environment. The RN will collaborate with surgical teams, monitor patient status, and ensure adherence to safety and clinical standards throughout the perioperative process.

Job Details

• Position Description: The Clinical Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room (OR) provides hands-on, evidence-based nursing care, practicing within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Responsibilities include assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, coordinating with other healthcare providers, and educating patients and families. The RN partners with the patient's family to deliver family-centered care and monitors the quality of nursing care provided. This role involves professional development, including licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and emphasizes lifelong learning and contribution to the nursing profession.
• Creates and maintains a healing environment through presence, managing discomforts, providing emotional support, and guiding patients and families through phases of care, recovery, or passing.
• Mobilizes patient strengths towards participation in recovery and control over the plan of care.
• Obtains and interprets assessment data, determining nursing diagnoses, and monitoring patient stability to evaluate effectiveness of interventions.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized plans of care, including safe nursing and medical interventions.
• Provides education tailored to patients learning needs, developmental and cultural considerations, and readies them for self-care and illness prevention.
• Participates in team building and contributes to continuous improvement in patient care and the work environment through unit programs, meetings, and professional activities.
• Utilizes clinical technology for communication and documentation.
• Engages in professional development by sharing knowledge, mentoring staff, and participating in shared governance.
• Communicates effectively in various formats and demonstrates leadership within the professional practice setting.
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Licenses: CA-RN (Registered Nurse).
• Experience: 0 years of experience required.
• Shift: Days, 8 hours.
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours.
• Start Date: 09/07/2026.
• End Date: 12/07/2026.

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 #1306786. Pay package is based on 8 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