Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Houston, TX

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 8hr days, 40 hours a week, starting November 9, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,149 a week in all, a taxable rate of $20 an hour plus $1,348.92 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Nurse Specialist — Located in a healthcare facility, this position involves providing specialized nursing care within the orthopedic surgical unit. The role requires ensuring optimal patient care during orthopedic procedures, supporting surgical teams, and maintaining high standards of clinical excellence.

Job Details

• Certification as a registered nurse (RN), with a minimum of 1 year of experience in operating room nursing preferred. Education requirements include a valid nursing degree.
• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• The position involves working in a unit equipped with large joints and spine orthopedic procedures, including total joints and spine surgeries. Support staff such as PAs, CSTs, and NPs assist during surgeries.
• Candidates should be well-versed in orthopedic procedures such as large joints, hand, feet, scopes, and spine, and familiar with EMR systems like Meditech.
• The role requires adherence to unit dress code, including sky blue scrubs, and participation in Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning briefings.
• Candidates will be expected to report at 6:45 am, with no second shift relief scheduled. Call responsibilities average approximately four days per month, Monday through Friday, with most calls being stay-overs to finish surgical cases.
• Additional information: The unit is recognized for outstanding patient satisfaction, utilizing new equipment and technology, staffed by experienced professionals, offering a competitive and supportive environment.

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