Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,365 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or 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

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel assignment in Wheeling, West Virginia. The role involves preoperative care in a surgical center with 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week, including weekend and on-call duties, across a 13-week contract.

The candidate should have BLS certification, be willing to wait for license submission, and meet a 50-mile radius requirement. EMR systems used include Allscripts with EPIC going live soon.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: BLS Certification; minimum of 0 years of experience; willingness to wait for license submission; location rules within 50 miles; copy of unexpired driver’s license at submission.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in surgical care, robotics, IV skills, and RN scrubbing experience.
• Additional Information: EMR in use Allscripts; EPIC going live on April 1.
• Other Notes: Role requires 24-hour call with weekend rotation and on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative care in a surgical center setting.
• Assist during procedures and maintain sterile technique in the OR.
• Navigate EMR systems Allscripts/EPIC and document perioperative care.
• Support 12-hour shifts with weekend and on-call rotations.
• Adhere to facility policies and safety standards.

Skills

RN

BLS Certification

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a surgical center setting. This position involves preoperative care within a surgical center that handles a variety of procedures, including same-day and overnight stays. The role requires flexibility with shifts, including rotating, day, night, weekend, and on-call duties, supporting operational demands within the surgical environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with options for 3 shifts per week or 4 shifts per week. Occasional midnight shifts may be required. Participation in weekend and on-call rotations is mandatory, including one scheduled weekend shift and one secondary call day per schedule period.
• Required Qualifications: BLS Certification; minimum of 0 years of experience; willingness to wait for license submission; location requirements include a 50-mile radius rule; candidates must include a copy of their unexpired driver's license at submission.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in surgical care, robotics, IV skills, and scrub experience for RN's. Knowledge of multi-procedure cases, including same-day and overnight stays, is highly desirable.
• Additional Information: Surgical center preoperative area, not a standalone surgical facility. EMR system in use is Allscripts, with EPIC going live on April 1. Scrub color/dress code will be provided by the facility. The unit has a case cap of 15 per day, with 55-70 cases scheduled.
• Other Notes: This role supports acute care in a surgical setting with 24-hour call duties, including one weekend shift and secondary call. Schedule includes 6- or 8-hour shifts, with occasional midnight shifts, and requires participation in weekend rotation and on-call schedule, including one weekend scheduled shift and one secondary call day per schedule period.

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 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