Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,720 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lincoln, Nebraska. The OR RN will provide comprehensive perioperative care across various surgical specialties, with responsibilities including assessment, care planning, and accurate documentation in a busy surgical environment.

The role requires active NE RN licensure, BLS, and at least 2 years in the OR. Typical shifts are 10 hours, days, with some Saturdays and a biweekly on-call block; travel

Qualifications

• Valid NE or RN license active and in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of OR experience
• BLS American Heart Association or ARC required

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in a busy OR
• Assess and participate in care planning and patient care delivery
• Document and communicate accurately across surgical teams

Skills

OR Experience

RN License

BLS

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room Nurse (OR) Location: Not Specified. This role involves providing comprehensive perioperative care in a busy surgical environment. The RN will assess, participate in care planning, and deliver patient care across various surgical specialties, ensuring optimal outcomes through professional communication and documentation.

Job Details

• Position Description: The OR RN is responsible for meeting patient needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, and delegating tasks as appropriate. Contributes to an efficient work environment through professional communication, documentation, precepting, and resource management.
• Required Qualifications: Valid NE (Nurse licensure compact) or RN license active and in good standing; BLS American Heart Association or ARC; Minimum of 2 years of OR experience; Strong skills in general, orthopedic, ENT (including pediatric), vascular, gynecology, robotics (including da Vinci), dental, and plastics surgeries.
• Schedule: Typically 10-hour day shifts with one call block every two weeks. Some Saturdays may be required. Floating to other units or departments may occur.
• Additional Information: The surgical unit is high-volume, primarily performing general surgery cases. The team operates with a high case rate, requiring experienced and adaptable staff. The hospital provides OR scrubs.
• Submission Requirements: The candidate's presentation checklist must be included in the presentation packet. A Mask Fit Test including make, model, and size is required if applicable. Disclose if the candidate has worked for the organization in the last 12 months.

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 #1331395. 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