Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,460 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Odessa, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse opportunity available in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing specialized patient care within the surgical environment, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other OR staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The role requires critical thinking, leadership, and adherence to regulatory standards to support safe and efficient surgical procedures.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); at least two years of clinical experience; prior travel experience; no local candidates accepted
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a surgical or operating room setting is advantageous
• Additional Information: The position involves ensuring supplies are available, maintaining case timeliness, communicating with families, updating physician preference cards, scrub assisting during surgeries, and supervising staff providing patient care. All travel submissions must include relevant experience and prior travel history. This facility operates under a PWP (Pay when Paid) model, meaning payments are contingent upon the facility's billing process.

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 #1321361. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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