Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,805 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse position available in Bakersfield, California. This role involves delivering coordinated nursing care for a variety of surgical patients, supervising nursing staff, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of employment.

Job Details

• Location: Bakersfield, California
• Shift Time: Days
• Shift Hours: 10 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy, AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS certification, AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification, 0 years of experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Acute care facility experience
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Call is required and shared equally among the circulating nurses. Specialty cases may include orthopedics, including MAKO robot, orthospine (anterior & posterior), general surgery, including DaVinci robot, podiatry, neurology, and craniotomy. The facility has 3 operating rooms and may require float to the main OR if census is low.

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 #1267316. 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