Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,050 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

401k retirement plan

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks an Operating Room RN for a travel assignment in Houston, TX. The role involves perioperative care for open and laparoscopic procedures across several specialties, with emphasis on teamwork and safety.

The RN/CST must have valid licensure and OR experience. The position requires day shifts, 10-hour days, and flexibility to work weekends as needed on this travel assignment.

Qualifications

• RN and CST certification with valid licensure.
• Minimum 2 years OR experience in open and laparoscopic cases.
• Experience with general, gynecology, urology, and pediatric procedures; robotic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential perioperative care in a busy surgical environment.
• Support open and laparoscopic procedures across multiple specialties.
• Collaborate with surgical teams and adhere to safety and procedural standards.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Registered Nurse (RN)

OR experience

Open and laparoscopic cases

Robotic surgery experience

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty

OR - Operating Room

Discipline

RN

Start Date

10/19/2026

Duration

13 weeks

Hours per week

40 hours per week

Shift

10 hours, days

Employment Type

Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Nurse - Houston, TX. This position involves providing essential perioperative care in a busy surgical environment, supporting open and laparoscopic procedures across multiple specialties including general, gynecology, urology, and pediatric cases. The role emphasizes collaboration with surgical teams and adherence to safety and procedural standards.

Job Details

Position: Operating Room RN and Certified Surgical Tech (CST)
Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Day shift; 10-hour shifts; minimum 40 hours per week, beginning 09/14/2026 and ending 12/14/2026.

Required Qualifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Registered Nurse (RN), valid licensure, 2 years of OR experience, experience with open and laparoscopic cases, and knowledge of general, gynecology, urology, and pediatric procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Robotic surgery experience.

Additional Information

Candidates must be able to work Saturday or Sunday each week, with shifts potentially consisting of 2x12 hours (24 hours) plus 2x8 hours (16 hours). Must have experience handling open and laparoscopic cases in a busy surgical environment.

Benefits

• 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
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1304736. Pay package is based on 10 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.