Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,600 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) Ironwood, Michigan
A Registered Nurse specializing in the Operating Room supports surgical services by circulating cases across pre-operative, procedure, and post-procedure settings. The role requires strong circulating experience and coordination of care throughout the perioperative process, including on-call coverage. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days; 410 hour shifts with variable start times (normally 07:0017:30, with potential earlier start times of 06:30 or later start times of 08:00 or 09:00), with a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Responsibilities:
  • Circulate cases across pre-op, PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit), endoscopy, and operating room settings
  • Provide on-call coverage 12 times per week from the end of shift to 07:00 the next day
  • Manage cases during on-call periods from surgical admission through unit discharge
  • Support occasional weekend call Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through 07:00 on Monday
• Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Michigan
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA))
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA or ARC)
  • Associate Degree or Certificate (Required Education); ADN or BSN
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience, with strong circulating experience and pre/post-op experience required
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree
  • PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) experience
• Additional Information:
  • Float: Float rotation may be required. Candidates may be expected to work in pre-op, PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit), endoscopy, and circulate cases.
  • On-call/Weekend/Holiday details: No holiday shifts, but holiday call is required
  • Unit/setting notes: 3 ORs and 1 endoscopy room
  • Case types supported include: orthopedics (including total knee, hip, shoulder, ORIFs, hip fractures, and I&Ds), general surgery (including lap appendectomy, lap cholecystectomy, lap hernia procedures, EGD/colonoscopy, lesion removals, lumpectomy, and hemorrhoidectomy), OB/GYN (including hysteroscopy, hysterectomy, and lap salpingectomy), eyes (including cataract removal), and podiatry (including bunionectomy)

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 #1275018. Pay package is based on 10 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