Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,245 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
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Operating Room (OR) Nurse position is based in Santa Rosa, California. This role involves providing specialized perioperative care within a variety of surgical specialties including orthopedics, urology, general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, podiatry, and pain management. Candidates are required to bring their California nursing license on the first day. The position offers mainly day shifts with variable scheduling, and candidates should be prepared for the possibility of floating between facilities as needed.

Job Details:

• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
• Shift Hours: 10 hours per shift, mainly daytime with variable shifts
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
• Required Qualifications: California state nursing license (pending license accepted), 1 year perioperative experience, CPR/BLS certification, Epic charting experience, excellent procedural knowledge in various surgical specialties, valid SSN, DOB, and RTO documentation at the time of submission
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Records (EMR), specific charting experience in OR procedures, two references covering one year (or six months for CNAs) within the last three years
• Additional Information: Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities nearby your contracted facility. Refusal to float may result in termination of assignment or forfeiture of guaranteed hours. Willingness to work two out of the three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) is required.
• Certifications: BLS certification required
• Experience: 1 year in perioperative or surgical setting
• Schedule: Mainly 8:30 AM shifts with primarily day hours; variable shifts also possible
• Travel and Compliance: RTO restrictions of no more than 7 days; SSN, DOB, and RTO must be included at time of submission; references required covering the last 3 years; candidate must be willing to float within nearby facilities

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 #1277077. 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