Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,755 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Castro Valley, California. This position involves providing specialized nursing care to surgical patients, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative responsibilities. The role requires collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure high standards of patient safety and care.

Job Details:

• Location: Castro Valley, California
• Schedule: Evening shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), CNOR (Operating Room Nurse Certification), NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support). A minimum of 2 years of travel nursing experience, with at least 1 year of experience in the operating room and experience with charting systems such as Epic.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CNOR, NIHSS, PALS (valid and uploaded with expiration dates).
• Experience: At least 2 years of nursing experience, including OR-specific procedures such as laparoscopic, cardiovascular, neurological, and general surgeries.
• Special Procedures/Skills: experience with various surgical procedures including cardiac, neuro, vascular, orthopedic, and gynecological surgeries, along with skills in sterile technique, blood product administration, and emergency response.
• Additional Information: The role involves scrubbing or circulating surgical cases, maintaining AORN standards of professional nursing practice, and managing emergency or crisis situations. Candidate must be able to work with bodily fluids and substances, handle unpredictable situations, and have the ability to make fine discriminations in sound.
• Onboarding & Compliance: Labs to be completed within 3-5 days of contract signing. Candidates must provide a 7-year work history verification and two references from within the last year. All compliance documents are due 10 days prior to the start date.

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 #1287117. 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus