Operating Room Registered Nurse

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This position involves managing all nursing care within the operating room, observing the surgical team from a broad perspective, and assisting the team to create and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the patient's surgery. The role requires experience with trauma centers and specific surgical techniques, supporting high-quality patient care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 4-10 hour days, Monday through Friday, from 06:30 to 17:00. On-call requirements include 1-2 shifts per week from 17:00 to 23:00.
• Required Qualifications: RN license, BLS, ACLS certifications; minimum two years of experience in an operating room setting; experience with a level 1 or 2 trauma center, DaVinci Robot, neuro-spine, and cranial surgeries.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric OR experience, orthopedic trauma experience, Cerner EMR experience (candidates do not need Cerner experience to be considered).
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in an operating room environment.
• Travel and Certification Requirements: Travelers must attach required license and certifications; must include drivers license and the permanent home address matching ID; candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted.
• Additional Information: Position is for a 13-week assignment at a facility with a substantial number of beds. Candidate selection involves review of certifications and experience, with a commitment to maintaining a safe surgical 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 # . Pay package is based on 10 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