Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,305 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Jackson (KY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel assignment in Jackson, Kentucky. The role requires an experienced OR RN with at least two years of recent surgical experience, and prior travel experience is preferred.

You will scrub in and assist during surgeries, manage supplies, and support the surgical team during daytime procedures. The position offers 40 hours per week, 8-hour days, with potential call coverage evenings, weekends or holidays, and a

Qualifications

• Two years of recent OR experience required.
• Current nursing license in Kentucky or ability to obtain.
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrub in and assist during surgeries and procedures.
• Manage supplies and ensure timely case flow.
• Communicate with families and update physician preference cards.
• Supervise personnel delivering patient care as needed.

Skills

OR experience

KY RN License

Travel experience

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Circulator in Jackson, Kentucky. This position requires an experienced OR RN with a minimum of two years of recent surgical experience, including prior travel assignments. The role involves working independently in a fast-paced surgical environment, providing high-quality patient care, and supporting surgical teams during procedures. The schedule comprises daytime shifts with potential call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Job Details:

• Position: Operating Room RN Circulator
• Location: Jackson, Kentucky
• Schedule: Days, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Required Qualifications: Certification(s) as applicable, current nursing license in the state of Kentucky or the ability to obtain, at least two years of recent OR experience with prior travel experience, and the ability to work independently in a surgical setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working in a fast-paced surgical environment, demonstrated critical thinking skills, and leadership abilities.
• Additional Information: The RN will support the surgical team by managing supplies, ensuring timely case flow, communicating with families, updating physician preference cards, scrubbing in and assisting during surgeries, and supervising personnel delivering patient care. The position involves providing safe, high-quality patient care in accordance with state nurse practice acts, AORN standards, and hospital policies.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

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

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