Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $3,230 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The California-based Operating Room (OR) position offers an opportunity for a qualified clinical nurse to provide expert bedside care within a hospital setting. The CN (Clinical Nurse) will practice in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act, hospital policies, and regulatory standards. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of the assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: PALO ALTO, California
• Shift Time: Days
• Shift Hours: 10 hours per day
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
• Start Date: 07/09/2026
• Required Qualifications: CA-RN (Registered Nurse) license, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred, current American Heart Association certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, ability to communicate effectively in English, 0 years of experience required
• Additional Information: The Clinical Nurse will perform all steps of the nursing process, collaborate with the healthcare team, provide patient and family education, and ensure quality patient care in the OR setting. The role emphasizes safety, clinical competence, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.

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 #1280666. 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