Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $3,170 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room Nurse in San Diego, California. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care within the operating suite. The role demands clinical expertise in managing surgical patients, ensuring patient safety, and supporting surgical teams through effective nursing practices.

Job Details:

• Position: Operating Room Nurse (OR)
• Schedule: Days shift, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Required Qualifications: 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience; graduate of an accredited nursing program; valid Registered Nurse license in the state of California; Basic Life Support certification
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or related field; three to five years of operating room circulating and scrubbing experience; current or future bachelors degree in nursing or related field; CNOR certification preferred; ACLS certification preferred; pre-op area skills preferred; IV start skills preferred
• Additional Information: This role requires clinical proficiency in preoperative and intraoperative patient care, including patient assessment, sterile technique, and surgical support. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to adapt to a fast-paced surgical environment and adhere to facility protocols.

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 #1283317. 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