Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,165 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Eureka, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Occupational Therapist (OT) Inpatient position in Eureka, California. This role involves working within a healthcare facility serving a rural community, providing therapy services to a diverse patient population with varying diagnoses. Candidates are required to bring their valid California license on the first day. The position offers an opportunity to work with generalized populations, including acute and chronic disorders, and functional activities.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, shift hours are 8 hours, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid California license in hand, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, and at least 1 year of experience in acute care, adult rehabilitation, or related settings.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Experience: Experience with acute disorders, chronic disorders, and functional activities is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with standardized assessments, feeding techniques (oral/motor), and Epic (electronic medical record system) charting experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Travel experience and willingness to work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) are required.
  • Travelers may be expected to float between hospital and affiliate facilities nearby.
  • Travel compliance details: SSN, DOB, and RTO must be included at submission; only submit to one location within the region; and follow a 50-mile local radius rule.
  • References: Two references covering at least one year (six months for CNAs) within the last three years are required.
  • Travel and housing logistics should be coordinated prior to arrival.
  • Modules (training) are non-billable, typically averaging 16 hours, and should be completed pre-start and annually.

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 Allied Job ID #1264443. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OT - OT IP Occupational Therapist Inpatient.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus