Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,045 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: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Kansas City, Missouri. This role involves providing specialized perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a skilled healthcare professional to support various surgical procedures within a busy operating room setting.

Job Details:

• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS); minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; ability to perform procedures on a variety of surgical units including Hearts, Trauma, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Urology, Gynecology, and Robotics (DaVinci and Mako); Certification in Operating Room skills preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Advanced skills in surgical procedures, familiarity with Meditech documentation system, experience in a Level I trauma center, and knowledge of OR-specific equipment.
• Additional Information: The role involves supporting surgical teams in a hospital surgical department with a high standard of clinical care. Candidates should be adaptable to floating policies where applicable and comfortable working in a multi-specialty operative environment.

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 #1280286. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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