Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,335 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

The OR Nurse position is based in Stanford, CA, offering a 26-week travel assignment. You will provide specialized perioperative care, prepare the surgical environment, assist surgeons, and ensure patient safety through operative care. You will collaborate with the surgical team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

California RN license, BLS, and 2+ years OR experience are required, with surgical oncology and GI surgery experience preferred. Shifts are 12 hours days; 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• CA RN license required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• Minimum 2 years OR experience in surgical settings.
• Telemetry/EKG competency; epidural/PCA experience preferred.
• Surgical oncology experience; GI surgery experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel for a 26-week assignment in Stanford, CA.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in the OR.
• Prepare the surgical environment and assist surgeons.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout operative processes.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and perioperative team.

Skills

CA RN license

BLS Certification

Telemetry/EKG competency

2+ years OR experience

Surgical oncology experience

GI surgery experience preferred

Epidural/PCA experience

Emergency protocol readiness

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/11/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Nurse position is based in a healthcare facility where the clinician provides specialized perioperative nursing care. This role involves preparing the surgical environment, assisting in various procedures, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout operative processes. The OR Nurse collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other perioperative team members to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: CA-RN (Registered Nurse) license, current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, surgical oncology experience, 2 years of OR experience, telemetry/EKG competency, and epidural/PCA experience preferred, GI surgery experience preferred, valid in California.
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional perioperative certifications and experience specific to surgical specialties.
• Additional Information: The role involves participating in perioperative protocols, maintaining sterile techniques, assisting with patient assessments pre- and post-surgery, and adhering to hospital policies and standards of care. The candidate must be adaptable to emergency protocols and contribute to team initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

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

Posted Date: 2026-10-03

Cross Country Job ID #1306788. 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.