Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,095 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The orthopedic and urology operating room nurse in Santa Rosa, California, will support a busy acute care facility with a focus on orthopedic, urology, general, ENT, ophthalmology, podiatry, and pain management procedures. The role involves providing specialized perioperative care, ensuring patient safety, and assisting with various surgical procedures. Candidates are required to bring their California state license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Santa Rosa, California


• Type of Facility: Acute Care Facility


• Schedule: Variable shifts, primarily 8:30 shifts; minimum hours per week: 40.0


• Required Qualifications: Valid California state license (pending license accepted); BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; 1 year of operating room experience; experience with Epic charting system; ability to work in orthopedic, urology, general, ENT, ophthalmology, podiatry, and pain management procedures.


• Preferred Qualifications: Prior charge nurse experience; familiarity with interpretation services and unit secretary support; experience with Epic charting system.


• Additional Information: Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities nearby the contracted facility. Traveler must be willing to work 2 out of the 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. The facility is a Level I or Level II trauma center with interdisciplinary support available.


• Experience: Minimum 1 year in operating room settings.


• Certifications: BLS required.


• Special Procedures/Unit Details: Orthopedics, urology, general, ENT, ophthalmology, podiatry, pain management.


• References: Two references covering 1 year (6 months for CNAs) within the last 3 years during the compliance process and prior to start.


• Submission Requirements: SSN, DOB, RTO must be included at the time of submission; copy of certifications; specific charting experience with Epic; references as specified.

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 #1259970. Pay package is based on 8 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