Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,125 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) [Location]. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care within the surgical department. The role supports a variety of surgical procedures, including gynecology, plastics, orthopedics, general surgery, endoscopic, urology, trauma, and ENT, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through compassionate and skilled nursing practice.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, ACLS , BLS, CNOR , NIHSS , PALS , with 1 to 2 years of perioperative experience. Experience in gynecology, plastics, orthopedics, general surgery, endoscopic procedures, urology, trauma, or ENT is preferred.
• Additional Responsibilities: Administer blood products, monitor cardiac function, conduct conscious sedation, manage wound care, and ensure infection and radiation safety.
• Preferred Qualifications: CNOR, PALS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• On-Call & Weekend Requirements: On-call required; one weekend shift every six weeks including holidays, with 8 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule.
• Operational Details: Must be comfortable working in ambulatory, general, pediatrics, or trauma surgical settings, with some intra-departmental floating as needed.
• Submission Requirements: Please ensure all compliance documents are submitted two Fridays before the start date, and complete initial EPIC training modules before the deadline.

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 #1335332. 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