Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $3,360 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in San Diego, California. This role involves providing specialized perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment. Candidates are required to bring their California RN license on the first day. The position includes working 12-hour day shifts with a schedule of four days per week, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: San Diego, California
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour days, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: California RN license; BLS (AHA) certification; at least three years of recent RN experience working in an RN role; at least two years of recent RN experience in an operating room or specialized area such as orthopedic, neurological, or robotic surgery; experience managing OR cases including circulating cases and running the board; charge nurse experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level experience, teaching hospital experience, EMR experience with Epic, Cerner systems.
• Additional Information: The role involves on-call duties consisting of 16 hours on weekends and 24 hours during weekdays every four weeks, with a 30-minute response time. Candidate must have recent experience in orthopedic, neurological, and robotic nursing, and must have charge management experience.
• Start Date: 07/20/2026

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 #1277882. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus