Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $1,970 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room Nurse located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This position involves providing perioperative care for patients undergoing surgical procedures in a busy orthopedic and general surgery unit. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Bowling Green, KY
• Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
• Shift Hours: 12 hours
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; no prior experience required.
• Schedule: Days shift, operating hours from 0700-1830 with call shifts from 1830-0700 (first call), 1830-2100 (second call), including 48-hour weekend call shifts. Call required once per month on a weekend.
• Additional Information: Unit type is Surgery, with skills including positive attitude, teamwork, and proficiency in Meditech electronic medical record systems. The unit specializes in orthopedic, general, urology, gynecology, and ENT surgeries, with high surgical volumes including over 1300 total joints annually and utilization of advanced equipment such as MAKO, Velys hip & knee, and DaVinci XI robotic surgical systems. Operating hours for elective cases are from 0700-1830, with operating cases averaging 25-35 per day.
• Certifications Required: BLS
• Dress Code: Must provide own scrubs
• Float: Not applicable
• Additional Notes: Candidates should possess a positive attitude, willingness to work as a team, and be comfortable with VARIOUS surgical procedures and advanced equipment.

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 #1256206. 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

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