Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,490 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: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Operating Room Registered Nurse position is based in Santa Rosa, California. This role involves providing specialized perioperative nursing care within an acute care hospital setting. Candidates are required to bring their valid California nursing license on the first day of assignment. The position requires a minimum of three years of recent experience in operating room nursing, including charge nurse experience, and travel experience. The shift hours are 12 hours, with variable start times between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. The schedule includes a minimum of 36 hours per week, and candidates must be willing to work two of the three major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year.

Job Details:

• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
• Shift Hours: 12 hours
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid California nursing license, BLS certification, 2 years of operating room experience, 3 years of recent charge experience, travel experience required, experience with Epic charting system, willingness to float between sister facilities, and willingness to work holidays.
• Schedule: Shift hours are 12, with variable start times at 7:00 or 9:00 AM, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities, and refusal to float may affect assignment status. Vaccination for COVID-19 is not required; flu vaccination status is unknown. References must cover the last year (or 6 months for CNAs).
• Certifications: BLS required
• Experience: Two years of operating room experience, three years of charge nurse experience, and travel experience required.
• Specific Skills and Procedures: Candidates should have experience with a wide range of surgical procedures, including trauma, neuro, vascular, ortho, general, and plastics, along with familiarity with the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System and other specialized equipment.
• Additional Requirements: RTO must be included at time of submission, and candidates must be willing to work two major holidays.

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 #1259973. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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