Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,685 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Health insurance

Dependent coverage

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401k retirement

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN - OR to cover operating room duties in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. The role involves daytime OR nursing for a 12-week contract with 40 hours per week and a 10-hour shift schedule.

Requirements include RN license, 3 years OR experience, and BLS; CNOR preferred. Travel benefits offered include housing options, health coverage, and competitive pay. Expect call rotations and perioperative teamwork throughout cases.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with RN license.
• Minimum of 3 years of operating room clinical experience.
• Current BLS certification; CNOR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre- and post-operative assessments and direct patient care.
• Deliver direct patient care in the OR setting and ensure patient safety.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure HIPAA/compliance as required.
• Collaborate with the perioperative team to support care before, during and after procedures.

Skills

RN

OR experience

BLS certification

CNOR preferred

Education

Registered Nurse degree

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) nurse in a clinical setting, working during daytime hours. This position involves performing comprehensive assessments, delivering direct patient care, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. The role requires collaboration with the perioperative team to provide individualized care before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 10-hour shifts, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Call rotation approximately 3 times per month, including weekends, with 24-hour call coverage once every 6 weeks or twice during the contract period.
• Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, RN license, and 3 years of clinical OR experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; CNOR certification preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of surgical patient care, pre-admission testing evaluation, patient education, HIPAA compliance, and familiarity with National Patient Safety Goals and safe transfer techniques.
• Additional Information: The role includes supporting completion of patient testing, evaluating pre-admission testing orders, and educating patients and families about surgical procedures. Proficiency in emergency equipment operation and documentation is essential.

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 #1316355. 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus