Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,800 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse position available in a healthcare facility setting. This role involves circulating during various surgical procedures, primarily in orthopedics, spine, ENT, gynecology, and plastics. The position requires experience with total joints, arthroscopy, and robotics, along with certifications in ACLS and BLS.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week, from 09/28/2026 to 12/28/2026.
• Required Qualifications: SD or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license; 3-4 years recent circulator experience; ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA); experience with total joints, arthroscopy, and robotics (MAKO).
• Preferred Qualifications: Strong orthopedics background, experience circulating in operating rooms with diverse procedures, familiarity with EPIC charting system.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to other units/departments.
• Additional Information: Scrubs are provided; candidates must badge in and out at the facility. Local travelers living within 80 miles of the facility will have an client rate adjustment. The unit comprises 11 operating rooms and 1 gastrointestinal suite, handling approximately 30-50 cases daily. No call or weekend shifts required, and there is no bed size or number of rooms to consider. Candidates must be willing to wait for license submission.

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 #1318861. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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