Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,030 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The Operating Room (OR) Nurse is a licensed professional working in a healthcare facility in Temple, TX. This role involves providing specialized perioperative nursing care in a Level 1 trauma environment, supporting various surgical specialties including trauma, general, gynecology, orthopedic, transplant, and urology. The OR Nurse will be responsible for delivering safe, patient-centered care during night shifts, ensuring smooth surgical procedures and optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications: RN, BLS, with at least 2 years of experience in a Level 1 trauma facility with trauma, general, gynecology, orthopedic, transplant, or urology experience
• Education: Valid registered nursing license required
• Location: Temple, TX
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, from November 2, 2026, through January 31, 2027
• Responsibilities include conducting accurate assessments, developing and evaluating individualized care plans, supporting evidence-based practice, and facilitating effective teamwork in a surgical environment.
• Scrubs are provided.
• Patient ratio: 1 to 1.
• Candidate must be available for weekend shifts, with weekend work required for one of the shifts.
• Submission requires a virtual interview.

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 #1328609. 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