Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,415 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in the outpatient setting. This position involves providing specialized perioperative nursing care within a high-acuity environment, requiring proficiency in cardiac, neuro, thoracic, orthopedic, and vascular procedures. The role includes potential on-call responsibilities, aligning with the organizations commitment to delivering exemplary surgical patient care.

Job Details

• Position Description: Responsible for delivering comprehensive perioperative nursing care, with an emphasis on complex cardiac, neuro, thoracic, orthopedic, and vascular surgeries.
• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Valid nursing license; relevant clinical experience in operating room settings; candidate must meet experience requirements mentioned below.
• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Willingness to Review Clinicians with Pending State License: Yes.
• Additional Information: Position begins on 11/16/2026 and ends on 01/11/2027. The role may require floating to other units depending on organizational needs.

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 #1334962. 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