Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,675 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Santa Monica, California. This position involves providing perioperative nursing care for a diverse surgical patient population within a busy acute care hospital setting. Candidates are required to bring their California nursing license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Santa Monica, California
• Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
• Start Date: June 29, 2026
• Schedule: Multiple shifts, including 0600-1500, 1030-1900, 1430-2300, 0600-1900, 1030-2300, with minimum 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid California nursing license, at least 2 years of operating room surgical nursing experience, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, and current COVID-19 and Flu vaccines.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with a variety of surgical procedures including abdominal, gynecologic, orthopedic, neuro, urologic, and robotic surgeries, as well as familiarity with Epic electronic medical record systems and prior employment at a healthcare facility.
• Additional Information: The role involves working in an acute care hospital with a patient census involving adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Shifts include on-call responsibilities with specific scheduling. Candidates must have OR experience with ortho/joint (including hip and knee replacement), robotic surgeries, and complex procedures such as laminectomies, spinal fusions, and head and neck surgeries. Candidates should be prepared for call requirements including weekday and weekend hours, and must have or be able to obtain a California license prior to start. Successful candidates will need to provide two recent references covering one year of work during the past three years, including some leadership or charge nurse experience.

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 #1266479. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus