Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,265 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse specialized in operating room (OR) procedures is sought for a 13-week assignment at a healthcare organization. The position involves providing comprehensive perioperative care in a busy surgical environment, primarily focusing on orthopedic, transplant, general surgery, robotics, trauma, urology, and PBS cases. The role requires flexibility with shift hours and working on holidays and weekends as scheduled.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour day shift from 07:00 AM to 07:30 PM, totaling 36 hours per week with variable days; holidays and weekends required; block scheduling on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Florida RN license or compact license, at least 3 years of recent OR RN experience, including within the last 12 months at an academic medical institution or a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma facility in a major metropolitan area. Prior travel experience necessary; no candidates with a 180+ day non-clinical employment gap; and no unexplained work history gaps over 30 days. Recent experience with electronic medical records (EPIC) is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with scrub procedures is advantageous but not required; emphasis on orthopedic and general surgery experience.
• Certifications & Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS) mandatory; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Additional Information: All new RN starters must pass specialty and EKG exams with a minimum score of 80% and correctly identify lethal rhythms. Review of rhythm interpretation is recommended prior to start date.
• Submission Requirements: Include facility type, electronic medical records (EMR), bed count, and at least one reference from within the past 12 months.
• Testing Requirements: Candidates must pass above assessments; failure requires remedial training beyond orientation.
• Interview Process: Unit manager interviews are mandatory for selection.

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 #1314590. 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