Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,145 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) profession in Salem. This position involves working within a busy surgical environment with a focus on orthopedic trauma, craniotomies, burr holes, robotic surgeries, cystoscopies, ENT, and total joint procedures. The role requires proficient use of advanced robotics and equipment, contributing to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts available, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Coverage includes day shifts, with call required once a week overnight and one and a half weekends every eight weeks. Weekends are 48 hours, and a half weekend is 24 hours.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification; two or more years of experience in an operating room setting; experience in level II or higher facilities; proficiency in orthopedic trauma, craniotomies, burr holes, robotic surgeries (including DaVinci robots), cystoscopies, ENT procedures, and total joints; possession of advanced skills in robotic surgery and complex procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Additional Information: Candidates should be adaptable to a surgical environment with familiarity in all listed procedures and equipment. The position involves working with advanced surgical technology, including robotic systems, and following the institution's policies and guidelines. The role necessitates commitment to patient safety and team collaboration.

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 #1322291. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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