Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,320 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonus

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Summit, NJ seeks a travel RN for the Operating Room to deliver perioperative care across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases, supporting patient safety and quality outcomes.

The assignment runs 8 weeks, 36 hours per week, with 12-hour day shifts. Start date 10/05/2026, and opportunities include private housing, comprehensive benefits, travel reimbursement, and 401(k) planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Valid RN license.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a surgical or perioperative setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care across neuro, spine, total joint, and robotic surgeries.
• Scrub and circulate on robotics, ortho, neuro, or general surgeries.
• Support preoperative and postoperative assessments and educate patients.
• Maintain emergency equipment competency and accurate documentation.

Skills

RN

OR - Operating Room

Perioperative care

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

Robotics experience

Scrub and circulate

Surgical instruments

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Summit, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Overlook. This position involves delivering high-quality perioperative care for surgical patients, supporting all phases of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative processes. The role requires assessment, clinical skills, documentation, and a focus on patient safety and satisfaction to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: Provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care, demonstrating assessment skills and clinical proficiency for surgical patients across various procedures including neuro, spine, total joint, and robotic surgeries. Performs direct patient care activities supporting the surgical team.
• Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred. Valid RN license. Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a surgical or perioperative setting.
• Schedule: Shift is days from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Must be able to scrub and circulate on robotics, ortho, neuro, or general surgeries. The RN will need to scrub on at least one of the following: neuro spine, total joint, or robotic procedures. Support pre-operative and post-operative assessments, evaluate pre-admission testing orders, and participate in patient education. Maintain competency in emergency equipment operation and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.

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 #1305797. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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